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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V112000

2012 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

Published March 22, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 22, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V112000, published March 22, 2012. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
GMC
Model
YUKON XL
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 GMC YUKON XL | 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | 2012 GMC SAVANA | 2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V112000 on March 22, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GMC. Model: YUKON XL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)