NHTSA Recall # | 76161 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V339000 |
MFG Compaign # | 11191 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | YUKON |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 25/07/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/06/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/06/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/06/11 |
Report created | 29/06/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 739 |
Defect summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification. |
Consequence summary | This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. |
Recall notes | Gm's safety recall no. 11191. 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 . |