Recall 11V-339
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 7 other models: Steering (linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-339
- Reported
- June 28, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 739 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed], chevrolet at 1-[removed] and GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Gm's safety recall no. 11191.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
- Cadillac Escalade 2011
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2011
- Chevrolet Silverado 2011
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2011
- GMC Sierra 2011
- GMC Yukon 2011
- GMC Yukon XL 1500 2011