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Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly; steering (Spicer)

Vehicle equipment recall 17E-041. NHTSA received Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC’s report on Jul 28, 2017.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC’s report on Jul 28, 2017. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 27, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.
  • NHTSA’s part: Steering.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 25,300 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Spicer D-Series Steer AxleBuilt from Mar 1, 2015 to May 17, 2015
  • Spicer E-Series Steer AxleBuilt from Mar 1, 2015 to May 17, 2015

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 27, 2026.

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Source:

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