NHTSA Recall # | 60403 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06E010000 |
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Manufacturer | FABTECH MOTORSPORTS |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 04/07/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/02/06 |
Report created | 01/02/06 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1360 |
Defect summary | Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. The pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control. |
Consequence summary | Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death. |
Corrective action | Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2006. Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors. 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. |