The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20E038000·Announced 2020-06-11

Dana Heavy Vehicle Output Shafts Recalled for Fracture Risk

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain heavy vehicle output shafts that may not have been properly heat treated, posing a risk of shaft fracture and detachment.

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 fracture) that can lead to driveline detachment, increasing the risk of injury or crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain Heavy Vehicle Output shafts, part number 131536, used in drive axles manufactured for commercial vehicles. The recall involves 1,010 units.

The output shafts may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause the shaft to fracture at the transition of the shaft splines to the thread. This failure can allow the shaft or the interaxle driveline to detach from the vehicle. If the rear axle shaft or interaxle driveline detaches, it may increase the risk of injury or crash.

Dana has notified the purchasers, and dealers will inspect and replace any output shafts that have not been properly heat treated, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 29, 2020. 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 Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle Driveline
Hazard
Affected units
1,010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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