The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E032000·Announced 2022-04-13

NTN Driveshaft Recall: Improper Heat Treatment May Cause Failure

NTN Bearing Corporation is recalling specific driveshafts because internal components may not have been heat-treated properly. This defect could lead to driveshaft failure and a sudden loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 failure) that can cause a sudden loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

NTN Bearing Corporation of America is recalling certain NTN Columbus and NTN Anderson Driveshafts. The recall involves driveshaft assemblies that may contain internal components that were not heat-treated properly. This manufacturing defect could result in driveshaft failure.

A driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or provide a list of specific part numbers, directing consumers to the full recall report for that information.

NTN will reimburse vehicle manufacturers, who will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles and provide owner notifications. Honda owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. General Motors owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall
Manufacturer
NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
1,859

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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