NHTSA Recall 07V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V154000; Date: Apr. 10, 2007
if a crack develops and is not detected and repaired, the outboard end of the housing could eventually separate, allowing the hub, axle shaft, or wheel and brake assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Kodiak; 2007 GMC Topkick
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 07079. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 2007
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