The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23E035000·Announced 2023-04-24

Dana Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Axle Recall for Jeep Wrangler

Dana Incorporated is recalling Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles for Jeep Wranglers because a suspension bracket may prevent sufficient lubrication from reaching the pinion tail bearings.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that can cause the axle to seize, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles sold for Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the axle suspension bracket may prevent sufficient lubrication from reaching the pinion tail bearings.

Insufficient lubrication may cause the pinion tail bearing to seize, which prevents the axle from rotating and increases the risk of a crash. Dana will replace the affected axles free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2023.

Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Dana Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
11

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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