Pinion gears break
Defect Summary
On certain pinion gears, p/nos. 129737 and 127420, manufactured on december 4, 2007, and assembled into the axle assembly of tandem-rear or single drive axles installed as original equipment for certain international, paccar, and volvo heavy trucks, wrong induction hardness process settings were used resulting in excessive hardness of the pinion gears.
Safety Consequence
The excessive hardness can potentially result in the threaded end of the pinion breaking off. this failure could result in driveshaft disconnecting from the axle, which would cause loss of vehicle power. it is also possible that the driveshaft may separate from the vehicle possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dana is working with the vehicle manufacturers to notify owners and have their vehicles repaired free of charge. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Dana Corporation or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 08E003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08E003000?
NHTSA recall 08E003000 was issued by Dana Corporation on January 7, 2008. It addresses: Pinion gears break. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E003000 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.