Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E005000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 56 affected units, DANA SPICER/TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dana spicer trailer axles for use on great dane trailers equipped with wheel hubs and wheel bearings. these axles utilized dana's lms (low maintenance system) wheel hub arrangement, in which a solid spacer is used between the inner and outer wheel bearing cone to establish wheel bearing endplay. dana has determined that some of these trailer axles may have been equipped with the incorrect outer wheel bearing cone.

Corrective Action

Dana will notify its customers and provide inspection procedures. dana will provide the customer (or the great dane dealers) with replacement lms wheel hub assemblies, including the bearings, wheel hub and seal, at no charge. owner notification began on february 14, 2003. 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 269-567-1130.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E005000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-02-03T00:00:00

Subject: Dana spicer/trailer axle assemblies

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Dana spicer trailer axles for use on great dane trailers equipped with wheel hubs and wheel bearings. these axles utilized dana's lms (low maintenance system) wheel hub arrangement, in which a solid spacer is used between the inner and outer wheel bearing cone to establish wheel bearing endplay. dana has determined that some of these trailer axles may have been equipped with the incorrect outer wheel bearing cone.

Consequence Summary: As a result, the outer wheel bearing will prematurely fail with little or no warning, possibly allowing the wheel to separate from the trailer which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dana will notify its customers and provide inspection procedures. dana will provide the customer (or the great dane dealers) with replacement lms wheel hub assemblies, including the bearings, wheel hub and seal, at no charge. owner notification began on february 14, 2003. 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 269-567-1130.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m2s4~jjw7-pv7d

NHTSA ID: 03E005000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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