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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V007📅 Jan 11, 2011

2011 Cadillac Escalade & 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV + 12 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; and GMC Canyon, Sierra, Savana, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

💥 The risk

The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V007000
Manufacturer recall #
10426A
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
30,566
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Owner phone
1-866-982-2339
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 11, 2011
Built
Nov 30, 2010 – Jan 3, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This recall campaign is an expansion to 10V-643.gm's safety recall no. 10426A.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V007 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V007?

2011 Cadillac Escalade & 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV + 12 more. 30,566 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-982-2339.