NHTSA Recall 22V874000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2022-11-23. An estimated 5,861 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.
Risk
Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.
Manufacturer campaign number: N222391080
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.nhtsa.gov.