Meridian Automotive Systems Files Amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement

ALLEN PARK, Mich., May 26, 2006 -- Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced that it has filed its First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Amended Plan") and a Disclosure Statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Meridian, together with certain of its secured creditors, originally filed a plan of reorganization on March 30, 2006. Those same secured creditors as well as the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors are co-proponents of the Amended Plan. Meridian has asked the Bankruptcy Court to schedule a hearing in June to approve the Disclosure Statement.

Richard E. Newsted, Meridian's President and CEO, said, "We are very pleased that our restructuring plan is supported by both a significant group of our secured creditors and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. Filing a Disclosure Statement is a major step towards our exit from Chapter 11, which we are committed to doing as quickly and efficiently as possible."

About Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc.

Meridian Automotive Systems is a leading supplier of technologically advanced front and rear end modules, exterior thermoplastics and composites, lighting and interior systems to automobile and truck manufacturers. Meridian operates 20 plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico, supplying Original Equipment Manufacturers and major Tier One parts suppliers.

This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Meridian Automotive Systems management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future consolidated results, financial situation, development or performance of the company, and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability to update such forward-looking statements or to adapt to future events or development.