CHEVROLET 6500HD 2022: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V874000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET 6500HD 2022
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.