Dana D Series Steer Axle, Dana E Series Steer Axle, Dana Replacement Tie Rod, model year 9999. Filed by Dana Incorporated and reported to NHTSA on 10 June 2024. 11,089 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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 …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 24E048 cover?
- Dana D Series Steer Axle, Dana E Series Steer Axle, Dana Replacement Tie Rod.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Dana will inspect and replace the ball studs as necessary, free of charge. Dana will notify original equipment manufacturers and distributors on June 24, 2024. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.
- 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: “Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 24E048 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Dana Incorporated |
| System at fault | Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly |
| Reported to NHTSA | 10 June 2024 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | DANA D SERIES STEER AXLE, DANA E SERIES STEER AXLE, DANA REPLACEMENT TIE ROD |
What the notice says today
The consequence
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dana will inspect and replace the ball studs as necessary, free of charge. Dana will notify original equipment manufacturers and distributors on June 24, 2024. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.
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 24E048, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/24e048/
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- 20E038: Heavy Vehicle Output shafts, part number 131536, used in drive axles manufactured for commercial
- 19E012: Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle
- 17E041: Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles
- 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
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