NHTSA recall 12V112000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Chevrolet Express and 3 more
Reported Mar 22, 20126,159 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS LLCMaker’s number 12055Built Jan 27, 2012 – Feb 27, 2012
The defect
General motors (gm) IS recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and GMC savana and yukon XL heavy duty vehicles. the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.
The risk
If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on april 4, 2012.