Dana Axle Assembly
Model Axle Assembly made by Dana got 4 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.
Model 9999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E026000 | DANA CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 83 | 10/06/1993 | ODI | DANA CORPORATION | 08/06/1993 | 09/01/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain s9000 front drive axle assemblies may contain a tie-rod which may fracture at the adjustable sleeve due to fatigue. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the tie rod results in loss of steeringcontrol and a possible vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98E008000 | DANA CORPORATION | from 07/02/1997 to 08/20/1997 | E (Equipment) | 700 | 04/01/1998 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 03/17/1998 | 03/27/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can cause a loss of steering increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01E004001 | DANA CORP. | from 07/14/1999 to 07/25/1999 | E (Equipment) | 1346 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 03/05/2001 | 03/15/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00E047004 | DANA CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 6686 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 09/12/2000 | 09/25/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 02E017001 | DANA CORPORATION | from 06/17/1999 to 07/31/2000 | E (Equipment) | 5306 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 03/06/2002 | 04/03/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 02E016000 | DANA CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 8942 | 03/18/2002 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 03/18/2002 | 04/03/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Such a fracture of the wheel end could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02E003000 | DANA CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 294 | 07/25/2002 | MFR | DANA CORPORATION | 02/19/2002 | 03/05/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The weld fracture may result in a loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0202 | 02/01/2002 | 10002229 | Carrier to housing leak repair procedure. *tt | 08/18/2003 | |
| 0215 | 09/01/2002 | 10000112 | Repair procedure for a leaking carrier-to-housing joint on a 23105s drive axle. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 091000 | 10/09/2000 | 619085 | Subject regarding spicer axle replacement due to cam bracket failure. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| 111000 | 10/11/2000 | 619086 | Subject regarding cam bracket and axle spider damage. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN | |||||
| IK-0200009 | 10/26/2009 | 10032638 | International: dana king pin inspection procedure. applies to all dana king pins. *pe | 04/21/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| IK-0200009 | 10/26/2009 | 10032638 | International: dana king pin inspection procedure. applies to all dana king pins. *pe | 04/21/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| My dana axle seals started leaking at 35,000 miles. it gets all over the brakes, can cause brake failure. nissan warranted the problem replaced entire rear axle. many people with this same truck have the same problem. it almost seems like 90%. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL | |||
| 05/29/2010 | |||
| Passenger rear axle seal leaking. no towing, no hard use. axle oil leaks on brake and could possibly cause fire or loss of brakes. stock vehicle, no modifications. second time this seal has failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/2001 | |||
| 1997 doonan, step deck t/t had lost its brakes due to slack adjuster bracket breaking away from axle. manufacturer notified. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/15/2001 | |||
| 1997 doonan, step deck t/t had lost its brakes due to slack adjuster bracket breaking away from axle. manufacturer notified. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CHICO | NEW AUTOS INC. |