Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E013000 Reported February 23, 2004

Dana spicer/suspension assemblies

Dana Corporation · N/A · 242 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E013000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dana Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
242
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 23, 2004

Defect Summary

Dana spicer rf-23 suspension assemblies; assembly numbers rdw4wx167dxxxxz and rdw4wx167dxxxxx manufactured between september 1 and december 1, 2003, for use on certain transcraft trailers. the bolts used to attach the brake cam shaft support tube to the brake spider flange which is welder to the trailer axle, were improperly torqued to specification.

Safety Consequence

If the bolts are not properly tightened, they could loosen or possibly fall out causing a loss of vehicle braking and lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Transcraft corporation will notify its trailer owners with instructions to contact their dealer to have the recall remedy preformed free of charge or, should the customer decide to prefom the repair themselves, the will be provided a free repair kit. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 corporation at 800-353-0803.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04E013000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E013000?

NHTSA recall 04E013000 was issued by Dana Corporation on February 23, 2004. It addresses: Dana spicer/suspension assemblies. The recall affects approximately 242 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E013000 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.