9999 SPICER SD231 Recall

Campaign:: 10E003000 on 02/16/2010
Component:: Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Affected:: 32,560
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: These cracks may lead to driveshaft failure which could result in driveshaft separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .