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Dana Spicer, Dana Suspension recall

Recalled February 19, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E003000 · Dana Spicer

Hazard
THE WELD FRACTURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DANA WILL NOTIFY PACCAR/KENWORTH'S CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AXLE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DANA AT 419-535-4500.
Units
294 units

Description

DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463 AND DS521 EQUIPPED WITH DANA WELDED SUSPENSION BRACKETS FOR USED WITH CHALMERS SUSPENSION MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 1998, AND DECEMBER 31, 2001. AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

What to do

DANA WILL NOTIFY PACCAR/KENWORTH'S CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AXLE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DANA AT 419-535-4500.

Product
Dana Spicer AXLE ASSEMBLY · Dana Spicer DS463 · Dana Spicer DS521
Manufacturer(s)
DANA CORPORATION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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