Recall 12V-112
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2012 Chevrolet Express and 3 other models: Steering (gear box, shaft pitman).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-112
- Reported
- March 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 6,159 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
GMs safety recall campaign number is 12055. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Express 2012
- Chevrolet Suburban 2012
- GMC Savana 2012
- GMC Yukon XL 2012