Spicer Sd231 – 10E003000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SPICER

Model Of Vehicle

SD231

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

10E003000

Component Description

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Effect Of Defect

These Cracks May Lead To Driveshaft Failure Which Could Result In Driveshaft Separation Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dana Holding Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

32560

Date Owners Notified

20100211

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Dana Incorporated

Date Report Received

20100217

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard