April 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E032000
Driveshaft Failure Due to Improper Heat Treatment
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E032
Manufacturer NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,859
Summary
NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NTN) is recalling certain NTN Columbus, and NTN Anderson Driveshafts. Please see the recall report for a full list of part numbers. The driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Remedy
NTN will reimburse the vehicle manufacturers, and vehicle manufacturers 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.
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 :
September 23, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. identified a steel ball component issue from a hard to install condition of the joint sub-assembly. Hardness confirmation of steel ball component confirmed insufficiently heat-treated steel balls. NTN Driveshaft Columbus was also notified.
September 27, 2021
Tier-2 supplier of the steel ball component confirmed only specific production lots received abnormal heat-treatment due to improper air/gas mixture and temperature variation from furnace misfires.
September 30, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. informed Honda of potentially suspect driveshafts that were shipped to Honda.
These potentially suspect driveshafts were assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
October 4, 202
NTN Driveshaft Columbus informed GM of the potentially suspect Driveshafts shipped to GM plant. These potentially suspect driveshafts were also assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
Mid-October to mid-November, 2021
NTN completed reproduction testing of the potentially suspect parts. After continued use, the steel balls could deform from heat generated by the driveshaft, resulting in outboard joint sub-assembly seizure and driveshaft failure.
November 25, 2021
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
Reference Honda Campaign Number BBY, NBW, OBX
January 20.2022
GM also decided to conduct a safety recall against potentially effected parts established through traceability efforts.
Reference General Motors Campaign Numbers 212351030, N212351031, and N212351032
As of 3/29/22, to the best of our knowledge, Honda and GM has not received any warranty claims, field reports nor reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| NTN BEARING CORP. | DRIVESHAFT | |
4 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E032-6917.PDF 218.927KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/20/2022
RCLRPT-22E032-8530.PDF 218.911KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/20/2022
RCLRPT-22E032-3831.PDF 218.976KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E032-3949.pdf 696.713KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Submission Date : APR 20, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-032
Manufacturer Recall No. : Ref MFG Comments
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Address : 39255 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills MI 48331
Company phone : 929-3842
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,859
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH Acura RDX Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TJB-A51
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 2 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front RH CR-V Hybrid Driveshaft
Part No. : 44305-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 23, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH CR-V Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 4 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 5 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade ESV driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 6 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Suburban Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 7 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon XL Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 8 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 9 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Tahoe Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component which was assembled in
driveshaft
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component will result in increased wear
and premature failure of the driveshaft. This condition increases the risk of a
crash or personal injury.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name : Steel Ball
Component Description : Steel Ball Bearing
Component Part Number : 7707816234
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : TN Georgia, Inc
Address : 2200 Pendley Rd
Cumming Georgia 30041
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Country : United States
Chronology :
September 23, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. identified a steel ball component issue from a hard to install condition of the
joint sub-assembly. Hardness confirmation of steel ball component confirmed insufficiently heat-treated steel
balls. NTN Driveshaft Columbus was also notified.
September 27, 2021
Tier-2 supplier of the steel ball component confirmed only specific production lots received abnormal heat-treatment
due to improper air/gas mixture and temperature variation from furnace misfires.
September 30, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. informed Honda of potentially suspect driveshafts that were shipped to Honda.
These potentially suspect driveshafts were assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
October 4, 202
NTN Driveshaft Columbus informed GM of the potentially suspect Driveshafts shipped to GM plant. These
potentially suspect driveshafts were also assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
Mid-October to mid-November, 2021
NTN completed reproduction testing of the potentially suspect parts. After continued use, the steel balls could
deform from heat generated by the driveshaft, resulting in outboard joint sub-assembly seizure and driveshaft
failure.
November 25, 2021
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
Reference Honda Campaign Number BBY, NBW, OBX
January 20.2022
GM also decided to conduct a safety recall against potentially effected parts established through traceability
efforts.
Reference General Motors Campaign Numbers 212351030, N212351031, and N212351032
As of 3/29/22, to the best of our knowledge, Honda and GM has not received any warranty claims, field reports
nor reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 6
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NTN will fully reimburse the purchaser (Honda) and (General Motors) up
to 100% of the affected vehicles as billed back monthly by the purchaser
(Honda and General Motors).
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Proper heat-treatment of the steel ball component assembled into the
driveshaft component
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
June 4th, 2021
Defect condition- Improper air/gas mixture from soot buildup on air
supply valve caused furnace misfires which led to improper heat-treatment.
June 6th, 2021
Corrected condition- Air/gas mixing valve adjustment to eliminate misfire
of the heat-treat furnace for proper heat treatment and connected
continuous monitoring data logger system for low temperature in heat-treat
furnace.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Planned Honda Dealer Notification Date; 12/3/2021
Planned Honda Owner Notification Date: 1/24/2022
Planned General Motors Dealership Notification: 1/27/2022
Planned General Motors Owner Notification: 4/15/2022
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
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 : American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Address : 1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance CA 90501
Country : US
Company Phone : 3107833401
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 7
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : General Motors LLC
Address : 300 Renasaince Center
Detroit MI 48232
Country : US
Company Phone : 5869075322
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Submission Date : APR 13, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-032
Manufacturer Recall No. : Ref MFG Comments
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Address : 39255 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills MI 48331
Company phone : 929-3842
Population :
Number of potentially involved : NR
Estimated percentage with defect : NR
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Suburban Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 2 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon XL Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 4 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH Acura RDX Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TJB-A51
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 5 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front RH CR-V Hybrid Driveshaft
Part No. : 44305-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 23, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 6 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH CR-V Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 7 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 8 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade ESV driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 9 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Tahoe Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component which was assembled in
driveshaft
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component will result in increased wear
and premature failure of the driveshaft. This condition increases the risk of a
crash or personal injury.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name : Steel Ball
Component Description : Steel Ball Bearing
Component Part Number : 7707816234
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : TN Georgia, Inc
Address : 2200 Pendley Rd
Cumming Georgia 30041
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Country : United States
Chronology :
September 23, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. identified a steel ball component issue from a hard to install condition of the
joint sub-assembly. Hardness confirmation of steel ball component confirmed insufficiently heat-treated steel
balls. NTN Driveshaft Columbus was also notified.
September 27, 2021
Tier-2 supplier of the steel ball component confirmed only specific production lots received abnormal heat-treatment
due to improper air/gas mixture and temperature variation from furnace misfires.
September 30, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. informed Honda of potentially suspect driveshafts that were shipped to Honda.
These potentially suspect driveshafts were assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
October 4, 202
NTN Driveshaft Columbus informed GM of the potentially suspect Driveshafts shipped to GM plant. These
potentially suspect driveshafts were also assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
Mid-October to mid-November, 2021
NTN completed reproduction testing of the potentially suspect parts. After continued use, the steel balls could
deform from heat generated by the driveshaft, resulting in outboard joint sub-assembly seizure and driveshaft
failure.
November 25, 2021
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
Reference Honda Campaign Number BBY, NBW, OBX
January 20.2022
GM also decided to conduct a safety recall against potentially effected parts established through traceability
efforts.
Reference General Motors Campaign Numbers 212351030, N212351031, and N212351032
As of 3/29/22, to the best of our knowledge, Honda and GM has not received any warranty claims, field reports
nor reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 6
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NTN will fully reimburse the purchaser (Honda) and (General Motors) up
to 100% of the affected vehicles as billed back monthly by the purchaser
(Honda and General Motors).
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Proper heat-treatment of the steel ball component assembled into the
driveshaft component
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
June 4th, 2021
Defect condition- Improper air/gas mixture from soot buildup on air
supply valve caused furnace misfires which led to improper heat-treatment.
June 6th, 2021
Corrected condition- Air/gas mixing valve adjustment to eliminate misfire
of the heat-treat furnace for proper heat treatment and connected
continuous monitoring data logger system for low temperature in heat-treat
furnace.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Planned Honda Dealer Notification Date; 12/3/2021
Planned Honda Owner Notification Date: 1/24/2022
Planned General Motors Dealership Notification: 1/27/2022
Planned General Motors Owner Notification: 4/15/2022
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
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 : American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Address : 1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance CA 90501
Country : US
Company Phone : 3107833401
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 7
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : General Motors LLC
Address : 300 Renasaince Center
Detroit MI 48232
Country : US
Company Phone : 5869075322
* NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Submission Date : APR 20, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-032
Manufacturer Recall No. : Ref MFG Comments
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : NTN Bearing Corporation of America
Address : 39255 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills MI 48331
Company phone : 929-3842
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,859
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH Acura RDX Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TJB-A51
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 2 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front RH CR-V Hybrid Driveshaft
Part No. : 44305-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 23, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : NTN Driveshaft Anderson
Model : Front LH CR-V Driveshaft
Part No. : 44306-TMA-H01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 22, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 4 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 5 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Tahoe Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 6 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Chevrolet Suburban Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 7 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon XL Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Brand / Trade 8 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear GMC Yukon Driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 9 : NTN Driveshaft Columbus
Model : Rear Cadillac Escalade ESV driveshaft
Part No. : 84747323/84747324
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier manufacturing records.
The population range reflects all possible driveshafts that could experience the
problem.
Production Dates : SEP 21, 2021 – SEP 24, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component which was assembled in
driveshaft
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Improper heat treatment of steel ball component will result in increased wear
and premature failure of the driveshaft. This condition increases the risk of a
crash or personal injury.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name : Steel Ball
Component Description : Steel Ball Bearing
Component Part Number : 7707816234
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : TN Georgia, Inc
Address : 2200 Pendley Rd
Cumming Georgia 30041
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Country : United States
Chronology :
September 23, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. identified a steel ball component issue from a hard to install condition of the
joint sub-assembly. Hardness confirmation of steel ball component confirmed insufficiently heat-treated steel
balls. NTN Driveshaft Columbus was also notified.
September 27, 2021
Tier-2 supplier of the steel ball component confirmed only specific production lots received abnormal heat-treatment
due to improper air/gas mixture and temperature variation from furnace misfires.
September 30, 2021
NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. informed Honda of potentially suspect driveshafts that were shipped to Honda.
These potentially suspect driveshafts were assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
October 4, 202
NTN Driveshaft Columbus informed GM of the potentially suspect Driveshafts shipped to GM plant. These
potentially suspect driveshafts were also assembled with insufficiently heat-treated steel balls for the front
drives shaft outboard joint sub-assembly.
Mid-October to mid-November, 2021
NTN completed reproduction testing of the potentially suspect parts. After continued use, the steel balls could
deform from heat generated by the driveshaft, resulting in outboard joint sub-assembly seizure and driveshaft
failure.
November 25, 2021
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
Reference Honda Campaign Number BBY, NBW, OBX
January 20.2022
GM also decided to conduct a safety recall against potentially effected parts established through traceability
efforts.
Reference General Motors Campaign Numbers 212351030, N212351031, and N212351032
As of 3/29/22, to the best of our knowledge, Honda and GM has not received any warranty claims, field reports
nor reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-032 Page 6
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NTN will fully reimburse the purchaser (Honda) and (General Motors) up
to 100% of the affected vehicles as billed back monthly by the purchaser
(Honda and General Motors).
The Vehicle OEM’s will be responsible for the completion rates with the
end customer.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
Proper heat-treatment of the steel ball component assembled into the
driveshaft component
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
June 4th, 2021
Defect condition- Improper air/gas mixture from soot buildup on air
supply valve caused furnace misfires which led to improper heat-treatment.
June 6th, 2021
Corrected condition- Air/gas mixing valve adjustment to eliminate misfire
of the heat-treat furnace for proper heat treatment and connected
continuous monitoring data logger system for low temperature in heat-treat
furnace.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Planned Honda Dealer Notification Date; 12/3/2021
Planned Honda Owner Notification Date: 1/24/2022
Planned General Motors Dealership Notification: 1/27/2022
Planned General Motors Owner Notification: 4/15/2022
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
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 : General Motors LLC
Address : 300 Renasaince Center
Detroit MI 48232
Country : US
Company Phone : 5869075322
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Address : 1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance CA 90501
Country : US
Company Phone : 3107833401
* NR – Not Reported
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