NHTSA Recall 02V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V202000; Date: Jul. 26, 2002
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet C4500; 2003 GMC C4500
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 952
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 2002
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