FOREST RIVER SIERRA 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : SIERRA | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-11-24 - 2014-11-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V819000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-12-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-12-24 | Date Added to Database: 2014-12-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14892 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 152 | ||
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Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven. |
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Consequence:
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 "Chevrolet" or 1-800-462-8782 "GMC". GM's number for this recall is 14892. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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