NHTSA recall 02E003000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear
Reported Feb 19, 2002294 vehicles affectedDANA CORPORATION
The 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.
The risk
The weld fracture may result in a loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The remedy
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.