Recall 07V154000: Chevrolet Kodiak, GMC Topkick
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Summary
The problem. On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
The risk. If a crack develops and is not detected and repaired, the outboard end of the housing could eventually separate, allowing the hub, axle shaft, or wheel and brake assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Gm recall no. 07079.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V154000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07079
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- April 10, 2007
- Owners notified
- April 12, 2007
- Built
- Nov 29, 2005 – Mar 1, 2006
- Units affected
- 67
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.