9999 DANA SPICER DS521 Recall

Campaign:

02E003000 on 03/04/2002

Component:

Suspension:rear

Affected:

294

Defect:

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:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration' auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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