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Kalamazoo, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has announced the availability of its new Spicer® LMSTM wide-based hub system for drive and trailer axles, meeting the needs of customers that require a long-life, low maintenance wheel end that is designed to maintain load ratings with wide-based tire applications. The new hub system is compatible with standard-track axle configurations.

“Dana’s new lightweight hub system allows the specification of standard-track axles, resulting in significant weight and fuel savings for our customers,” said Jason Altwies, wheel end product manager for Dana. “The proven technology of Dana’s LMS wheel end systems continues to provide customers with increased system life, lower lifecycle costs, lower maintenance, and more time on the road.”

Available on standard track, R-series drive and P-spindle trailer axles, Dana’s new LMS hubs meet the growing customer demand for interchangeability and application flexibility between wide-based tires and standard dual tires, reducing downtime and supporting future resale value in the marketplace. The hub system enhances the benefits of wide-based tire applications, such as improved fuel economy and better handling and stability.

The LMS wide-based hub system is available on Dana’s Spicer 23,000 and 40,000-pound drive axles and P-spindle 71.5-inch and 77.5-inch track trailer axles, and is approved for use with two-inch offset wheels. The hub systems are ready for immediate production.

For more information on all Spicer LMS wheel end systems and other Roadranger products and services, visit the Internet at www.roadranger.com, or write to Roadranger Marketing, P.O. Box 4013, Kalamazoo, MI 49003. To reach a Roadranger right now, dial 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.

The Roadranger® solution is an unbeatable combination of the best drivetrain, chassis, and safety components from Dana Corporation and Eaton Corporation, all backed by the Roadrangers – the most experienced, most expert, and most accessible drivetrain consultants in the business.

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.

About Dana Corporation
Dana is a leading supplier of drivetrain, chassis, structural, and engine technologies. Our people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle and engine producer in the world. Based in Toledo, Ohio, with operations throughout the world, we are focused on being an essential partner to automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle customers, which collectively produce more than 60 million vehicles annually. Our continuing operations reported sales of $8.6 billion in 2005. Dana’s Internet address is: www.dana.com.

Dana and certain of our U.S. subsidiaries are operating under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as debtors-in-possession. Information about the bankruptcy proceedings can be found at: http://www.dana.com/reorganization. While we continue our reorganization under Chapter 11, investments in our securities will be highly speculative. Although shares of our common stock continue to trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol "DCNAQ," the trading prices of the shares may have little or no relationship to the actual recovery, if any, by the holders under any eventual court-approved reorganization plan. The opportunity for any recovery by holders of our common stock under such reorganization plan is uncertain and shares of our common stock may be cancelled without any compensation pursuant to such plan.

Contact: Emily Ewing
emily.ewing@dana.com