OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E003000
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Reported Feb 17, 1999 · DANA CORPORATION
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES, 160BN200 3, 160BN200 5, 160BN200 7, 160BN200 8, 161BN204 2, AND 161BN205 2. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE OEM STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING AND THE BEARING CUP.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 1999.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/SPICER AT 1-219-483-7174. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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