Spicer D-Series Steer Axle, Spicer E-Series Steer Axle, model year 9999. Filed by Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC and reported to NHTSA on 28 July 2017. 25,300 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Dana, Inc., (Dana) is recalling certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 17E041 cover?
- Spicer D-Series Steer Axle, Spicer E-Series Steer Axle.
- What is wrong with them?
- Dana, Inc., (Dana) is recalling certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Dana will notify the manufacturers of the commercial vehicles that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will conduct recalls and their dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2017.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 17E041 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC |
| System at fault | Steering |
| Reported to NHTSA | 28 July 2017 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | SPICER D-SERIES STEER AXLE, SPICER E-SERIES STEER AXLE |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dana will notify the manufacturers of the commercial vehicles that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will conduct recalls and their dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-877-777-5360.
What it said before
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This is one of 745 notices in the record whose component field names steering. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 39 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 17E041, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/17e041/
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Other Dana notices we hold
- 24E048: D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles, and replacement tie rod assemblies for Dana D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles
- 23E052: Dana-Spicer Driveshafts, model number SPL100 DS/CS
- 23E035: Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles sold for Jeep Wrangler
- 20E038: Heavy Vehicle Output shafts, part number 131536, used in drive axles manufactured for commercial
- 19E012: Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle
- 15E005: commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250, sizes 1610-2200 or 2220-2830, manufactured January 2, 2013, through June 30, 2013
- 14E050: commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250
All 8 Dana campaigns we hold · Every manufacturer in the record
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