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Recall 22V-874

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2021 to 2022 Chevrolet 4500HD and 4 other models: Equipment.

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-874
Reported
November 23, 2022
Vehicles affected
5,861 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.

The risk

Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.

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