GMC · Canada · High
GMC Forward Control: Suspension
Affects GMC Forward Control · 1991 — about 21 vehicles.
The hazard
NOTE: W7R042 TILT CAB TRUCKS. DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN SEIZURE OF EITHER THE INNER OR OUTER BEARING. THIS BEARING SEIZURE CAN CAUSE REAR WHEEL LOCKUP OR POSSIBLE REAR WHEEL SEPARATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS WILL BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR AXLE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational