NHTSA Recall 11V339000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V339000; Date: Jun. 28, 2011
This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Cadillac Escalade; 2011 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2011 Chevrolet Silverado; 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500; 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2011 GMC Sierra; 2011 GMC Yukon; 2011 GMC Yukon Xl 1500
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 739
Recall Summary:
Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; Chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and GMC sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
How to Fix:
Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 13, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm's safety recall no. 11191. Owners may also 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: Jul 25, 2011
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