NHTSA Recall 12V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V112000; Date: Mar. 22, 2012
If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Express; 2012 Chevrolet Suburban; 2012 GMC Savana; 2012 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 6,159
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and GMC savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on April 4, 2012.
Recall Notes:
Gm�s safety recall campaign number is 12055. 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 4, 2012
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