General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V819000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V819000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014 Includes 152 affected units, Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Shaft, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014. due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. the recall began on december 17,2014. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14892.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V819000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2014-12-24T00:00:00

Subject: Improperly heat-treated rear axle shaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 152

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14892

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014. due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence Summary: If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. the recall began on december 17,2014. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14892.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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