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Recall 11V-007

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 13 other models: Suspension (rear, axle, spindle).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-007
Reported
January 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
30,566 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

The risk

The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

The fix

Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed], GMC at 1-[removed] and at the owner center at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

This recall campaign is an expansion to 10v-643.gm's safety recall no. 10426a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles