Key Takeaway

DRIVESHAFT FAILURE by DANA HOLDING CORPORATION was recalled on February 17, 2010. What to do: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO FILE A DEFECT REPORT BASED ON THEIR VEHICLE DESIGN AND AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICL...

NHTSA Ongoing

DRIVESHAFT FAILURE

Recalled: February 17, 2010 ~32,560 units affected 10E003

Description

DANA HOLDING CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBE YOKES, MANUFACTURED FROM HEAT CODE NOS. SD231/DF AND SD258/DV AND FORGED IN SPECIFIC MOLDS (CAVITY 1 AND 3), USED IN DRIVESHAFTS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD, NISSAN, AND TOYOTA VEHICLES. CERTAIN OF THESE FORGED COMPONENTS COULD CONTAIN CRACKS ALONG THE TUBE YOKE LUG EARS.

Injuries / Consequence

THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO DRIVESHAFT FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO FILE A DEFECT REPORT BASED ON THEIR VEHICLE DESIGN AND AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE TUBE YOKES IN THEIR DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLIES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. REMEDIES MAY BE SPECIFIC TO EACH VEHICLE APPLICATION, AND MAY INCLUDE INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVESHAFT. DANA IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES TO ASSIST IN THEIR DETERMINATION OF VEHICLE SPECIFIC REMEDIES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR DANA AT 1-419-887-3000.

Products Affected

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Company Information

DANA HOLDING CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO FILE A DEFECT REPORT BASED ON THEIR VEHICLE DESIGN AND AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE TUBE YOKES IN THEIR DRIVES...

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