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2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Suspension Rear Axle Spindle Recall


NHTSA Recall #	79103
NHTSA Compaign #	11V007000
MFG Compaign #	10426A
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	GMC
Brand	GMC
Model	SIERRA 1500
Model Year	2011
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Date of notification	11/01/11
Begin date of manufacuring	19/11/10
End date of manufacturing	23/12/10
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	06/01/11
Report created	11/01/11
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Estimated number of affected units	30566
Defect summary	General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
Consequence summary	The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective action	Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www. Gmownercenter. Com.
Recall notes	This recall campaign is an expansion to 10v-643. Gm's safety recall no. 10426a. 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 .

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2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Suspension Rear Axle Spindle Recall

2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 Suspension Rear Axle Spindle Recall

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