Defect Description For Recall
Dana Spicer Rf-23 Suspension Assemblies; Assembly Numbers Rdw4Wx167Dxxxxz And Rdw4Wx167Dxxxxx Manufactured Between September 1 And December 1, 2003, For Use On Certain Transcraft Trailers. The Bolts Used To Attach The Brake Cam Shaft Support Tube To The Brake Spider Flange Which Is Welder To The Trailer Axle, Were Improperly Torqued To Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
DANA SPICER
Model Of Vehicle
RF-23 SUSPENSION
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E013000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Bolts Are Not Properly Tightened, They Could Loosen Or Possibly Fall Out Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Braking And Lead To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Transcraft Corporation Will Notify Its Trailer Owners With InstruCTIons To Contact Their Dealer To Have The Recall Remedy Preformed Free Of Charge Or, Should The Customer Decide To Prefom The Repair Themselves, The Will Be Provided A Free Repair Kit. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During March 2004. 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 Corporation At 800-353-0803.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dana Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030901
End Of Manufacture
20031201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
242
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dana Corporation
Date Report Received
20040223