Spicer Front Axle Assembly Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99E003000
Manufacturer: DANA CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: March 23rd, 1999

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES, 160BN200 3, 160BN200 5, 160BN200 7, 160BN200 8, 161BN204 2, AND 161BN205 2. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE OEM STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:
IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING AND THE BEARING CUP.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 1999.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/SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99E005000
Manufacturer: DANA CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: March 19th, 1999

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. RATED CAPACITY FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.

Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 1999.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/SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).