July 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E052000
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E052
Manufacturer Dana
Incorporated
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,247
Summary
Dana Incorporated (Dana) is recalling certain Dana-Spicer Driveshafts, model number SPL100 DS/CS. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
In or about late April 2023, Dana received notice from its customer, Freightliner, reporting a driveshaft separation. Dana promptly requested return of the failed parts, and initiated an investigation, including materials analysis, to evaluate the report. While Dana’s investigation was ongoing, on or about May 25, 2023, Dana received report of a driveshaft separation from customer, Navistar. Dana promptly requested return of this failed part, and initiated an investigation, including materials analysis, to evaluate this report. That materials analysis concluded on June 28, 2023, which the engineering team reviewed on June 29, 2023, prompting a safety committee meeting on June 30, 2023. The safety committee determined the need for this report.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| SPICER | DRIVESHAFT | |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E052-7674.pdf 700.228KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E052-8901.PDF 213.831KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-052 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Dana Incorporated Submission Date : JUL 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-052 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Dana Incorporated Address : 3939 Technology Drive Maumee OH 43537 Company phone : 419-887-3000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,247 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Dana – Spicer Model : SPL100 DS/CS Part No. : See below Size : NR Function : Driveshaft Descriptive Information : This issue potentially affects certain driveshafts manufactured with components supplied to Dana with non-conforming material from two specific production lots. Production Dates : AUG 05, 2022 – SEP 14, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Due to the supplier’s use of non-conforming material in its production processes, the specified driveshafts do not meet specification and can break in certain high loading conditions. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In the event a driveshaft breaks, it can separate from the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Due to an error in the supplier’s production processes, non-conforming material was used to manufacture the specified driveshafts. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-052 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : Tube Component Description : Rolled metal tube Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Peasa Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : In or about late April 2023, Dana received notice from its customer, Freightliner, reporting a driveshaft separation. Dana promptly requested return of the failed parts, and initiated an investigation, including materials analysis, to evaluate the report. While Dana’s investigation was ongoing, on or about May 25, 2023, Dana received report of a driveshaft separation from customer, Navistar. Dana promptly requested return of this failed part, and initiated an investigation, including materials analysis, to evaluate this report. That materials analysis concluded on June 28, 2023, which the engineering team reviewed on June 29, 2023, prompting a safety committee meeting on June 30, 2023. The safety committee determined the need for this report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : At no cost to the customer, Dana will replace all units that are the subject of this report. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The issue is isolated to two manufacturing lots in which the nonconforming components were incorporated, August 5-10, 2022, and September 8-14, 2022. Replacement driveshafts will not be manufactured with the non-conforming components. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was caused by a supplier’s use of non-conforming tubing material at the start of production runs, whereas protocol bars use of that material. The supplier reports that it has enhanced its process for identification and control of non-conforming material to prevent a recurrence of this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-052 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dana will promptly provide notice to its customers. Dana can begin offering the recall remedy immediately in limited quantities. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 24, 2023 – JUL 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 24, 2023 – JUL 24, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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