NHTSA Recall 17V516000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V516000; Date: Aug. 22, 2017
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Chevrolet Equinox; 2017 GMC Acadia; 2018 GMC Acadia; 2018 GMC Terrain
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 2,905
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 17329.
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: Aug 25, 2017
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