Exhibit 23.1


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 12, 1999
included in Harvard Industries, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended September
30, 1998 and to all references to our firm included in this registration
statement.

   /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

   ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Roseland, New Jersey
   
April 14, 1999