NHTSA Recall # | 115857 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V819000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14892 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
Date of notification | 17/12/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/11/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/11/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/12/14 |
Report created | 24/12/14 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 152 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500, and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured november 24, 2014, to november 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven. |
Consequence summary | If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on december 17,2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14892. |
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). |