DANA Recalls

Jun 10, 2024 – Dana Incorporated (Dana) is recalling certain D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles, and replacement tie rod assemblies for Dana D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles. The tie rod assemblies in these steer axles contain ball studs that may have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

Jun 11, 2020 – Dana Incorporated (Dana) is recalling certain Heavy Vehicle Output shafts, part number 131536, used in drive axles manufactured for commercial vehicles. The output shafts may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause the shaft to fracture at the transition of the shaft splines to the thread, allowing the shaft or the interaxle driveline to detach from the vehicle.

Feb 10, 2015 – Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC (Dana) is recalling certain commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250, sizes 1610-2200 or 2220-2830, manufactured January 2, 2013, through June 30, 2013. In affected driveshafts, the welded bond of the driveshaft and the rear yoke may fail, leading to slippage between the driveshaft and yoke and, potentially, to loss of torque to the rear wheels.

Jul 29, 2014 – Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC (Dana) is recalling certain commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250. In affected driveshafts, the welded bond of the driveshaft and the rear yoke may fail, leading to slippage between the driveshaft and yoke and, potentially, to loss of torque to the rear wheels.

Jun 03, 2009 – PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD ENDS, P/NO. 61099 AND ITS ASSEMBLY #160959, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PREVOST MOTOR COACHES. THE DIMENSION OF THE STEERING DRAG LINK TIE ROD END DOES NOT MEET DANA REQUIREMENTS.

Jan 07, 2008 – ON CERTAIN PINION GEARS, P/NOS. 129737 AND 127420, MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 4, 2007, AND ASSEMBLED INTO THE AXLE ASSEMBLY OF TANDEM-REAR OR SINGLE DRIVE AXLES INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL, PACCAR, AND VOLVO HEAVY TRUCKS, WRONG INDUCTION HARDNESS PROCESS SETTINGS WERE USED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HARDNESS OF THE PINION GEARS.

Mar 06, 2007 – CERTAIN DANA DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2006 AND FEBRUARY 6, 2007, MODEL NUMBERS LISTED ABOVE, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. MIS-MARKED STEEL WAS USED DURING PRODUCTION. THE STEEL COIL WAS MARKED AS 7/16" (11 MM), WHEN IT WAS IN FACT 3/8" (9MM). OVER TIME, THE OUT OF SPECIFICATION STEEL COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AXLE HOUSING, MOST LIKELY AT THE BRAKE FLANGE. IF UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF.

Jun 17, 2004 – BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WITH P/N 5478 AND 5480 SHIPPED TO CUSTOMERS BETWEEN JULY 8, 2002, AND APRIL 4, 2004, FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, BRAKE HOSES. THESE HOSES FAILED THE TENSILE STRENGTH TEST OF THE STANDARD. THESE HOSES CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY REFERENCE WHICH IS CH.

Mar 18, 2002 – 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.

Mar 06, 2002 – 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.