The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14E050000·Announced 2014-07-29

Dana Commercial Vehicle Driveshaft Recall for Welded Bond Failure

Dana is recalling commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts where the welded bond may fail, potentially causing loss of torque to the rear wheels.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft weld failure) that can lead to loss of torque and increased risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250. The recall addresses a defect where the welded bond of the driveshaft and the rear yoke may fail. This failure can lead to slippage between the driveshaft and yoke, potentially resulting in a loss of torque to the rear wheels.

If the welded bond fails and causes a loss of torque, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion. These conditions increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dana has notified owners, and dealers have inspected all units and replaced those that showed signs of welding issues free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall
Manufacturer
Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
25

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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