NHTSA recall 12V-112 (12V112000)

steering recall reported March 22, 2012 - about 6,159 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V112000
Also written as: 12V-112
Manufacturer number: 12055
Reported: March 22, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~6,159
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-112 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet Express - 2012

Chevrolet Suburban - 2012

GMC Savana - 2012

GMC Yukon XL - 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.