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VehicleDec 17, 20101,262 affected

Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Suspension

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and gmc sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

What could happen

The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

The fix

Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V643000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
General Motors Corp.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 17, 2010
Owners notified
Jan 11, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
1,262
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Maker's own recall number
100426

Notes

GM safety recall no. 100426.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the GM stock page

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.