The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19E012000·Announced 2019-02-13

Dana Recalls Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axles Due to Seizing Risk

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axles because the pinion tail bearing may seize, preventing the axle from rotating and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seizing axle) that can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axles. The recall addresses a defect where the pinion tail bearing may seize, which can prevent the axle from rotating.

A seized front axle can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific model years involved.

Dana will notify owners, and dealers will repair the axles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet submitted a notification schedule. Owners can contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT recall
Manufacturer
Dana Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Axle
Hazard
Affected units
1,330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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