Cadillac Recall 10426A: Rear Axle Cross Pin Fracture

2011 Cadillac Escalade

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

Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle

Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
JAN 06, 2011
Vehicles Affected
30,566
Cadillac Recall #
10426A
NHTSA Campaign #
11V007000
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