Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V112000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 02/07/2012 to 02/22/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 6159 | 04/04/2012 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 03/22/2012 | 03/22/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 12-02-32-001 | 04/30/2012 | 10043850 | Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. all potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |