General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V202000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V202000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 952 affected units, GM/REAR AXLE ANCHOR PLATE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. as the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. owner notification began august 16, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V202000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-07-26T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/rear axle anchor plate

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 952

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02028

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. as the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. owner notification began august 16, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02V202000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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