General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V007000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 30,566 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, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V007000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-01-06T00:00:00

Subject: Rear axle cross pin fracture

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 30,566

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10426A

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl 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.

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

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V007000

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Created At: 1742808662

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