Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #04E013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E013000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 242 affected units, DANA SPICER/SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dana spicer rf-23 suspension assemblies; assembly numbers rdw4wx167dxxxxz and rdw4wx167dxxxxx manufactured between september 1 and december 1, 2003, for use on certain transcraft trailers. the bolts used to attach the brake cam shaft support tube to the brake spider flange which is welder to the trailer axle, were improperly torqued to specification.

Corrective Action

Transcraft corporation will notify its trailer owners with instructions to contact their dealer to have the recall remedy preformed free of charge or, should the customer decide to prefom the repair themselves, the will be provided a free repair kit. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 corporation at 800-353-0803.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E013000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 2004-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Dana spicer/suspension assemblies

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 242

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Dana spicer rf-23 suspension assemblies; assembly numbers rdw4wx167dxxxxz and rdw4wx167dxxxxx manufactured between september 1 and december 1, 2003, for use on certain transcraft trailers. the bolts used to attach the brake cam shaft support tube to the brake spider flange which is welder to the trailer axle, were improperly torqued to specification.

Consequence Summary: If the bolts are not properly tightened, they could loosen or possibly fall out causing a loss of vehicle braking and lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Transcraft corporation will notify its trailer owners with instructions to contact their dealer to have the recall remedy preformed free of charge or, should the customer decide to prefom the repair themselves, the will be provided a free repair kit. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 corporation at 800-353-0803.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5dub~jnfv_wcbr

NHTSA ID: 04E013000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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