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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E003000

Spicer Sd258 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Published February 17, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10E003000, published February 17, 2010. Recalling firm: Dana Incorporated; Spicer Sd258 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPICER
Model
SD258
Manufacturer
Dana Incorporated
Lot
SPICER SD258 | SPICER SD231
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Spicer Sd258 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E003000 on February 17, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPICER. Model: SD258.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)