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Recall 16V-256

General Motors LLC recalled the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and 7 other models: Suspension (front, control arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-256
Reported
April 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
3,738 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

The risk

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed], Cadillac customer service at 1-[removed], or GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles