EX-23 6 k64428ex23.txt CONSENT OF EXPERT 1 EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF EXPERT I consent to the reference to me under the heading "Item 1. Legal Proceedings" in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ArvinMeritor, Inc. ("ArvinMeritor") for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2001, and to the incorporation by reference of such reference into the following Registration Statements of ArvinMeritor: Form Registration No. Purpose ---- ---------------- ---------------------------------------------- S-8 333-53396 ArvinMeritor Employee Savings Plan S-8 333-53498 ArvinMeritor Hourly Employees Savings Plan S-8 333-49610 Meritor Automotive, Inc. 1997 Long-Term Incentives Plan S-8 333-42012 Arvin Industries, Inc. Employee Stock Benefit Plan and 1988 and 1998 Employee Stock Benefit Plans S-3 333-43110 Arvin Industries, Inc. Employee Savings Plan S-3 333-43112 Arvin Industries, Inc. Employee Stock Benefit Plan S-3 333-43116 Arvin Industries, Inc. 1998 Stock Benefit Plan S-3 333-43118 Arvin Industries, Inc. 1988 Stock Benefit Plan S-3 333-43146 Arvin Industries, Inc. Savings Plan ---------------------------------------------- Vernon G. Baker, II Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ArvinMeritor, Inc. Date: August 14, 2001