Recall 02E003000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 02E003000 · announced February 19, 2002 · Dana Spicer · 294 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THE WELD FRACTURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION' AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.