THOR TAHOE 2015: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Make : THOR | Model : TAHOE | Year : 2015 |
Build Dates : 2014-01-29 - 2014-03-27 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V246000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-05-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-14 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14204 | ||
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 477 | ||
Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack. |
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Consequence:
An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 "Chevrolet", or 1-800-462-8782 "GMC". GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |