NHTSA Recall 16V256000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V256000; Date: Apr. 28, 2016
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Cadillac Escalade; 2016 Cadillac Escalade Esv; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2016 Chevrolet Suburban; 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2016 GMC Sierra 1500; 2016 GMC Yukon; 2016 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 3,738
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac escalade, Cadillac escalade esv, Chevrolet suburban, Chevrolet tahoe, GMC sierra, GMC yukon and GMC yukon xl vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 42190.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 2016
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