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Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 24, 2007 – Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has upgraded its Spicer® D170 tandem axle lineup to provide differential lock-ready axles as standard equipment. Availability for vehicle manufacturers is planned for the third quarter of 2007. This upgrade covers popular tandem axle models D40-170, D46-170, and D50-170 rated at 40,000, 46,000, and 50,000 pounds, respectively.

“This product feature enhances the appeal of our axle lineup for construction fleets and other heavy-duty vocational customers, who represent a large segment of the market using differential lock,” said Leo Wenstrup, senior product manager - drive axles for Dana. “For North American dealers, it also enhances the value of a stock truck order with the ability to move their trucks into multiple market segments.”

Spicer front axle carriers will come machined for a driver-controlled wheel differential lock, and internal components will be upgraded to allow easy, low-cost conversions at the dealership. A conversion kit will be available through normal OEM service parts channels in the third quarter of this year. It will include all necessary mechanical components and installation instructions.

“For truck owners, the option to convert to a differential lock is appealing due to the lower cost of installation and the speed with which the conversion can now take place,” Wenstrup said. “We also see this as an excellent way to increase the resale value of vocational trucks.

“Given the burden associated with the 2007 emission laws, we understand the concern some dealers have to invest in stock trucks. Therefore, we see this as an opportunity to make stock trucks more marketable, and one that we hope will help promote more truck sales in 2007.”

For more information on all Spicer axles 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. Dana’s strategic marketing alliance with Eaton Corporation’s Truck Components group provides innovative drivetrain systems under the Roadranger® 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 its 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 Dana continues its reorganization under Chapter 11, investments in its securities are highly speculative. Although shares of Dana common stock continue to trade on the OTC 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 Dana common stock under such reorganization plan is uncertain and shares of Dana common stock may be cancelled without any compensation pursuant to such plan.

Contact: Emily Ewing
emily.ewing@dana.com