9999 DANA AXLE ASSEMBLY Recalls (7)

Campaign:
93E026000 on 08/31/1993
Component:
Steering:linkages
Affected:
83
Defect:
Certain s9000 front drive axle assemblies may contain a tie-rod which may fracture at the adjustable sleeve due to fatigue.
Consequence:
Failure of the tie rod results in loss of steeringcontrol and a possible vehicle crash.
Correction:
Replace the tie rod with a tie rod that does not use an adjustment sleeve.
Notes:
System: steering; linkages.equipment description: spicer off-highway division's s9000 front drive axleassemblies used on trucks.note: navistar international has conducted a separate recall of the vehiclesit produced with this tie rod assembly, nhtsa campaign number 93v013000. themanufacturers who will have recalled vehicles through this dana corp. recallare : monroe truck, tulsa truck, howe brothers, special trucks, sweeprite, andequipment southwest.

Campaign:
98E008000 on 03/26/1998
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
07/01/1997 - 08/19/1997
Affected:
700
Defect:
Equipment description: aftermarket drag link (connecting rod) assemblies for use on 1988-1998 chevrolet astro and gmc safari mini vans. incorrect nuts may have been packaged and shipped with drag links. separation between the nut and the mating component (drag link) can occur.
Consequence:
This condition can cause a loss of steering increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with replacement parts. dana will compensate owners for all related charges for the inspection and replacement of these parts.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998.owners who have not obtained the free remedy and reimbursement for costs within a reasonable time should contact dana at 1-888-888-0129.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00E047004 on 09/24/2000
Component:
Suspension:front
Affected:
6,686
Defect:
Equipment description: certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Trw will be notifying dana's customers and providing remedy free of charge. owners should contact trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01E004001 on 03/14/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
07/13/1999 - 07/24/1999
Affected:
1,346
Defect:
Equipment description: certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. trw 24 dl and manufactured from july 14 through july 25, 1999, have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence:
if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Trw will be notifying dana's customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 419-535-4664 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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).

Campaign:
02E016000 on 04/02/2002
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Affected:
8,942
Defect:
Equipment description: dana spicer trailer axle models d22 and p22 equipped with koyo tapered wheel bearings supplied between december 6, 2001, and march 1, 2002. part nos., include hm 212049, hm 218248, and hm 518445. the trailer axle bearings are harder than normal and could fracture.
Consequence:
Such a fracture of the wheel end could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dana will notify its customers and replace the wheel bearing free of charge. dana has not yet provided the agency with a remedy schedule as of yet.
Notes:
also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration,s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02E017001 on 04/02/2002
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
06/16/1999 - 07/30/2000
Affected:
5,306
Defect:
Equipment description: e-1320-i axle applications (13,000 lbs) equipped on kenworth and freightliner heavy vehicles. certain trw tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature deterioration of the socket in some applications.
Consequence:
if this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Trw will be notifying dana's customers and providing remedy free of charge. 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 419-585-4500 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

9999 DANA AXLE ASSEMBLY TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
091000
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding spicer axle replacement due to cam bracket failure. *tt
Bulletin:
111000
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding cam bracket and axle spider damage. *tt
Bulletin:
0215
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Repair procedure for a leaking carrier-to-housing joint on a 23105s drive axle. *tt
Bulletin:
0202
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Carrier to housing leak repair procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
IK-0200009
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
International: dana king pin inspection procedure. applies to all dana king pins. *pe
Bulletin:
E7018
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Capacity axle : bulletin regarding axle bolts on units with drive axles. this bulletin covers all dana axles. *lj

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