The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E052000·Announced 2023-07-10

Dana Spicer Driveshafts Recalled for Risk of Breaking Under Load

Dana Incorporated is recalling specific Dana-Spicer driveshafts that can break under certain loading conditions, potentially causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft breakage) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dana Incorporated is recalling certain Dana-Spicer Driveshafts, model number SPL100 DS/CS. The recall is due to a defect where the driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the affected driveshafts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 13, 2023. 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 — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
2,247

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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