Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02E003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E003000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 294 affected units, DANA SPICER/TANDEM DRIVE AXLE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E003000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-02-19T00:00:00

Subject: Dana spicer/tandem drive axle

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 294

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: The weld fracture may result in a loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7ath_h72f-kswh

NHTSA ID: 02E003000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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