Dana Commercial Driveshafts, model year 9999. Filed by Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC and reported to NHTSA on 29 July 2014. 25 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC (Dana) is recalling certain commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250. In affected driveshafts, the welded bond of the driveshaft and the rear yoke may fail, leading to slippage between the driveshaft and yoke and, potentially, to loss of torque to the rear wheels.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 14E050 cover?
- Dana Commercial Driveshafts.
- What is wrong with them?
- Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC (Dana) is recalling certain commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If the welded bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Dana has notified owners, and dealers have inspected all units and replaced those that showed signs of welding issues, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If the welded bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 14E050 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Dana Driveshaft Manufacturing, LLC |
| System at fault | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft |
| Reported to NHTSA | 29 July 2014 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | DANA COMMERCIAL DRIVESHAFTS |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If the welded bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dana has notified owners, and dealers have inspected all units and replaced those that showed signs of welding issues, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dana customer service at 1-419-887-3000.
What it said before
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This is one of 816 notices in the record whose component field names power train. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 42 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 14E050, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/14e050/
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Other Dana notices we hold
- 24E048: D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles, and replacement tie rod assemblies for Dana D-Series and E-Series Steer Axles
- 23E052: Dana-Spicer Driveshafts, model number SPL100 DS/CS
- 23E035: Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles sold for Jeep Wrangler
- 20E038: Heavy Vehicle Output shafts, part number 131536, used in drive axles manufactured for commercial
- 19E012: Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle
- 17E041: Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles
- 15E005: commercial vehicle lightweight driveshafts, model SPL250, sizes 1610-2200 or 2220-2830, manufactured January 2, 2013, through June 30, 2013
All 8 Dana campaigns we hold · Every manufacturer in the record
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