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Recall 02V-202

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet C4500 and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-202
Reported
July 26, 2002
Vehicles affected
952 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. As the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.

The risk

If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.

The fix

Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles