Chevrolet Kodiak 4500: Suspension

Affects Chevrolet Kodiak 4500 · 2003 — about 24 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. Under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result. Correction: Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer.

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