Recall 12V112000: Steering Gear Inspection/Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Express 2012

Chevrolet/Suburban 2012

GMC/Savana 2012

GMC/Yukon XL 2012

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 22, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V112000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Pitman

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6,159

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

NOTES:
GM's safety recall campaign number is 12055. Customers may 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.