Rear Suspension problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear driver side axle and tire completely detached into oncoming traffic. There was a loss of steering control. The contact regained control of the vehice and maneuvered to the median. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In 2011, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 11v007000 (suspension); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle did not require the repair. The dealer denied the recall repair for the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.