NHTSA Recall # | 138564 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V516000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17329 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EQUINOX |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 25/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/06/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/08/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/08/17 |
Report created | 23/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2905 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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). |