2021 CHEVROLET 4500XD Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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EQUIPMENT
Running Sequence Number: 226802
Campaign Number: 22V874000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: 4500XD
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: N222391080
Component Name: EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5861
Date Owner Notified: Feb 10, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: General Motors, LLC
Report Received Date: Nov 23, 2022
Record Creation Date: Nov 25, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000124291004758837000000329
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: NUT
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: 3/4" – 16 Hex Flange Lock Nut
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 416743C2
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No