Dana spicer/trailer axle assemblies
Defect Summary
Dana spicer trailer axles for use on great dane trailers equipped with wheel hubs and wheel bearings. these axles utilized dana's lms (low maintenance system) wheel hub arrangement, in which a solid spacer is used between the inner and outer wheel bearing cone to establish wheel bearing endplay. dana has determined that some of these trailer axles may have been equipped with the incorrect outer wheel bearing cone.
Safety Consequence
As a result, the outer wheel bearing will prematurely fail with little or no warning, possibly allowing the wheel to separate from the trailer which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dana will notify its customers and provide inspection procedures. dana will provide the customer (or the great dane dealers) with replacement lms wheel hub assemblies, including the bearings, wheel hub and seal, at no charge. owner notification began on february 14, 2003. 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 269-567-1130.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Dana Corporation or involving Wheels.
FAQ: Recall 03E005000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03E005000?
NHTSA recall 03E005000 was issued by Dana Corporation on February 3, 2003. It addresses: Dana spicer/trailer axle assemblies. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E005000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.