SAAB 9-4X 2012: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V571000

Make Model Year
SAAB 9-4X 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-11 2014-09-19 2014-09-19

Production Dates: 2011-06-22 - 2011-09-13

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14457

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 290241

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

Consequence

Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

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.