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KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 27, 2006 – Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has introduced a new steer axle family designed to better meet the needs of fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers. The Dana Spicer® D-2000F fully-dressed steer axle family is now available with both a 3.5- and 5-inch drop beam, providing chassis and suspension profile height options required by fire and rescue applications.

“Fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers represent a key customer segment for Dana, and the Spicer D-2000F 5-inch drop beam option meets the fit-up requirements for a large part of this market,” said Mark Davis, product manager – steer axles for Dana’s Commercial Vehicle Systems. “By meeting this challenge, this fully-dressed steer axle family provides another example of Dana’s commitment to providing our customers with the technology and systems they need and expect.”

The new Spicer D-2000F steer axle family has additional features that meet the unique requirements of this specialty market. The axle provides high turn angles of up to 50 degrees, providing the maneuverability necessary in this demanding application. Axle ratings of 16,000 to 22,000 pounds gross axle weight rating (GAWR) better meet the performance demands of fire truck manufacturers. The steer axle’s available tie rod geometry options improve tire life for a wide range of wheelbases and allow fit-up of popular wheels. In addition, the D-2000F steer axle is compatible with both air disc and air drum brakes.

The Spicer D-2000F steer axle is available as a fully-dressed axle system, providing fire and rescue vehicle manufacturers with the solutions they need. An example of a typical dressed steer axle may include:

• Spicer D-2000F 5-inch drop beam steer axle
• Bendix® ADB22XTM air disc brakes
• Spicer LMSTM hubs
• Spicer LMSTM hubcaps

Dana’s Commercial Vehicle Systems designs, manufactures, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; suspensions; and related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer brand name. Dana’s strategic marketing alliance with Eaton Corporation’s Truck Components group provides innovative drivetrain systems under the Roadranger brand name.

Based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana Corporation is a leading supplier of axle, driveshaft, engine, frame, chassis, and transmission technologies. Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world – in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets.

Contact: Emily Ewing
(269) 567-1307
emily.ewing@dana.com