CHEVROLET 4500XD 2021: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V874000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | 4500XD | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-02-10 | 2022-11-23 | 2022-11-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N222391080
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5861
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
