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Gmc, Chevrolet, Hummer 2001–2006 Steering recall
Recalled February 1, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E010000 · GMC
Hazard
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
Units
1,360 units
Description
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What to do
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
Product
GMC FTS71000 · GMC FTS71001 · GMC H2 · GMC SIERRA 2500 · GMC SILVERADO 2500 · GMC redundant SILVERADO 2500
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC · FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →