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2012 GMC Savana STEERING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #12V112000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
What Happened
Your 2012 Chevrolet Express, Suburban, GMC Savana, or Yukon XL HD vehicle has a potential issue with the steering gear pitman shaft, which is a critical part that helps steer your vehicle. This part may not be strong enough and could break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pitman shaft breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
GM will contact you and your local dealership will inspect the steering gear and replace the pitman shaft for free. This service will start on April 4, 2012.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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