Dana Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08E003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E003000 by Dana Corporation. Includes 68 affected units, PINION GEARS BREAK, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pinion gears, p/nos. 129737 and 127420, manufactured on december 4, 2007, and assembled into the axle assembly of tandem-rear or single drive axles installed as original equipment for certain international, paccar, and volvo heavy trucks, wrong induction hardness process settings were used resulting in excessive hardness of the pinion gears.

Corrective Action

Dana is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners and have their vehicles repaired free of charge. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E003000

Manufacturer: Dana Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-01-07T00:00:00

Subject: Pinion gears break

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 68

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: On certain pinion gears, p/nos. 129737 and 127420, manufactured on december 4, 2007, and assembled into the axle assembly of tandem-rear or single drive axles installed as original equipment for certain international, paccar, and volvo heavy trucks, wrong induction hardness process settings were used resulting in excessive hardness of the pinion gears.

Consequence Summary: The excessive hardness can potentially result in the threaded end of the pinion breaking off. this failure could result in driveshaft disconnecting from the axle, which would cause loss of vehicle power. it is also possible that the driveshaft may separate from the vehicle possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dana is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners and have their vehicles repaired free of charge. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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