General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V643000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V643000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 1,262 affected units, REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FRACTURE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.