ArvinMeritor's Wheel Business Receives Best Suppliers Award from Honda

TROY, Mich., May 6, 2003 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announces that its wheels business has been recognized by Honda with its prestigious Best Suppliers Award. The company has received the award from Honda three times in the last four years.

The Honda Best Suppliers Award recognizes top suppliers who demonstrate exceptional quality and service. Key metrics indicating the success of the business include zero defects in quality and 100 percent on-time delivery.

"We are honored that ArvinMeritor was chosen by Honda to receive its Best Suppliers Award," said Sidney Del Gaudio, president of ArvinMeritor's wheels business. "Our wheels group prides itself in surpassing our customers' expectations for industry-leading quality, service and satisfaction. This dedication drives ArvinMeritor to deliver at a high level to Honda, as reflected in our zero defects and superior delivery rates."

ArvinMeritor has a solid tradition of providing today's original equipment product market segments with the industry's best-fabricated steel wheels. To do that, the wheels business focuses on developing stronger, lighter materials and new procedures, as well as on implementing continuous improvement initiatives in cost reduction, product design optimization and customer service.

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $7-billion global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. In addition, ArvinMeritor is a leader in coil coating applications. The company is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and employs 32,000 people at more than 150 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.arvinmeritor.com .

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