Safety Recall NHTSA · 99E045000 Reported December 10, 1999

Dana/spicer/steering relay levers

Dana Corporation · Steering · 198 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99E045000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
198
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 10, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: steering relay levers. these levers can develop surface cracking.

Safety Consequence

This cracking condition could cause a portion of the lever to break off, causing the vehicle to lose steering control.

Corrective Action

Dana/spicer will provide new steering relay levers to the original equipment manufacturers.

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 99E045000 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 99E045000

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

What is recall 99E045000?

NHTSA recall 99E045000 was issued by Dana Corporation on December 10, 1999. It addresses: Dana/spicer/steering relay levers. The recall affects approximately 198 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dana Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E045000 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.