Spicer: equipment recalls

1. 23E052000Received 10 Jul 2023. 2,247 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dana Incorporated (Dana) is recalling certain Dana-Spicer Driveshafts, model number SPL100 DS/CS. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2023. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.

   Products named: Spicer Driveshaft.

   Report filed by Dana Incorporated. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2023.

2. 23E035000Received 24 Apr 2023. 11 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dana Incorporated (Dana) is recalling certain Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles sold for Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The axel suspension bracket may prevent sufficient lubrication from reaching the pinion tail bearings.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Insufficient lubrication may cause the pinion tail bearing to seize, preventing the axle from rotating and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dana will replace the axles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.

   Products named: Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Axle.

   Report filed by Dana Incorporated. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2023.

3. 19E012000Received 13 Feb 2019. 1,330 units.

   Suspension / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dana Incorporated, (Dana) is recalling certain Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle. The pinion tail bearing may seize and prevent the axle from rotating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A seized front axle can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dana will notify owners and dealers will repair the axles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet submitted a notification schedule. Owners can contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.

   Products named: Spicer Front Axle Assembly.

   Report filed by Dana Incorporated. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2019.

4. 17E041000Received 28 Jul 2017. 25,300 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dana, Inc., (Dana) is recalling certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dana will notify the manufacturers of the commercial vehicles that purchased the axles. Those manufacturers will conduct recalls and their dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-877-777-5360.

   Products named: Spicer D-Series Steer Axle; Spicer E-Series Steer Axle.

   Report filed by Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2017.

5. 10E003000Received 17 Feb 2010. 32,560 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These cracks may lead to driveshaft failure which could result in driveshaft separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Spicer SD258; Spicer SD231.

   Report filed by DANA HOLDING CORPORATION.

6. 99E045000Received 10 Dec 1999. 198 units.

   Steering / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: steering relay levers. These levers can develop surface cracking.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This cracking condition could cause a portion of the lever to break off, causing the vehicle to lose steering control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dana/spicer will provide new steering relay levers to the original equipment manufacturers.

   Products named: Spicer Steering Relay Lever.

   Report filed by DANA CORPORATION.

7. 99E005000Received 17 Feb 1999. 864 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Rod / Relay / Connecting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Rated capacity front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the tie rod assemblies and replace them.

   Products named: Spicer Front Axle Assembly.

   Report filed by DANA CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Mar 1999.

8. 99E003000Received 17 Feb 1999. 90 units.

   Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: front steering axle assemblies, 160bn200 3, 160bn200 5, 160bn200 7, 160bn200 8, 161bn204 2, and 161bn205 2. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the oem steering axle spindle assembly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies and replace the inner wheel bearing and the bearing cup.

   Products named: Spicer Front Axle Assembly.

   Report filed by DANA CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 1999.

9. 94E030000Received 23 Sep 1994. 120 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The axle shafts had improper heat treatments and can break during operation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Broken rear axle shafts can cause the rear wheels toseparate from the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The rear axle shafts will be replaced.

   Products named: Spicer Axle; Dana Axle.

   Report filed by DANA CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 1994.

10. 93E003000Received 1 Jan 1993. 7,423 units.

    Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The outer wheel nuts on either or both ends of the axle spindles may be improperly torqued, which could permit the nuts to back off while the vehicle is in operation.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The nuts backing off while the vehicle is in operationcause the wheel to separate from the axle, which could result in a vehicleaccident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Adjust the torque on the outer wheel nuts.

    Products named: Spicer Trailer Axle.

    Report filed by DANA CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 1993.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Front Axle Assembly3
• Axle1
• D-Series Steer Axle1
• Driveshaft1
• E-Series Steer Axle1
• SD2311
• SD2581
• Steering Relay Lever1
• Trailer Axle1
• Ultimate Dana 60 Axle1

• All other equipment brands
• Solutions6
• Sonar5
• Spartan2
• Specialty Manufacturing2
• Speed And Strength3
• Stellar2
• STP2
• Strange2
• Street & Steel2
• Subaru9

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Which Spicer products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 10 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Front Axle Assembly

How many units does a Spicer equipment campaign have?

The median Spicer campaign has 1,330 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Spicer campaigns name most often?

Power Train, in 3 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.