N222391080 Defective Suspension Nuts – 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD

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November 23, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V874000

Hex Flange Lock Nut May Break

Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V874

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 5,861

 

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N222391080.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 2021 – 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. Navistar, the manufacturer of these vehicles, has determined that certain hex flange lock nuts used in several locations in the suspension joints in these vehicles were not properly formed and heat treated by its supplier. Improperly manufactured nuts can result in a loss of joint tension over time. A loss of tension in the suspension joints may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Correction

Dealers will replace suspect lock nuts.

 

Parts

Quantity Part Name Part No.
6 HEX NUT 19404845

 

Service Procedure

Caution: Bolt and nut installation directions may vary depending on option content. If the nut is not accessible for final torque, torque may be applied to the bolt ONLY while the vehicle is lifted in such a way as to remove the weight of the vehicle from the springs and shackles.

Note: Vehicle MUST be lifted by the frame so as to remove the weight of the vehicle from the springs and shackles to achieve proper fasteners torque.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.

Caution: Do not remove both nuts at the same time. Remove, replace, and torque each nut individually before moving to the next one.

2. One at a time, remove and replace both of the Front Leaf Spring Shackle Nuts (1) on the left side of the vehicle, torquing to 407-502 Nm (300-370 lb ft).

3. Remove and replace the Front Leaf Spring Shackle Nut (1) on the left side of the vehicle.

4. Torque the Front Leaf Spring Shackle Nut (1) to 407-502 Nm (300-370 lb ft).

5. Repeat steps 2-4 on the right side of the vehicle.

6. Lower the Vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222391080
Defective Suspension Nuts

 

These questions and answers are being provided to help GM dealers respond to inquiries from involved vehicle owners about the Safety Recall identified above.

Q1) Which vehicles are involved?

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 2021 – 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles.

 

Q2)What is the issue or condition?

Navistar, the manufacturer of these vehicles, has determined that certain hex flange lock nuts used in several locations in the suspension joints in these vehicles were not properly formed and heat treated by its supplier.

 

Q3) What symptoms may be experienced?  What warning signs may be associated with the issue or condition described?

Drivers may notice a degradation in vehicle handling.

 

Q4) What is the remedy/repair?

Dealers will replace suspect lock nuts.

 

Q5) What is the safety risk?  Is the vehicle safe to drive?

Improperly manufactured nuts can result in a loss of joint tension over time.  A loss of tension in the suspension joints may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Q6) Does the customer have to pay for this remedy/repair?

No, this inspection/repair will be done at no cost to the customer.

 

Q7) Is the remedy/repair available now?

Yes, please see the attached bulletin for details.

 

Q8) What should customers do until recall repairs can be completed? Are there any special instructions?

If special instructions are provided, they will be included in the notification letters to customers.

 

Q9) How can customers check to see if their vehicle is involved in this field action?

Customers who own a vehicle involved in the field action will be notified by mail by General Motors, but they may also check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for field actions in GM Owner Center at https://my.gm.com/recalls or via NHTSA’s website at https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/.

 


Chronology :

On November 18, 2022, Navistar informed GM that it was investigating a quality issue in certain hex flange lock nuts used in 2021-2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty vehicles, and that it had decided to conduct a safety recall to address this condition in Navistar-badged vehicles in the field. After consulting with Navistar, GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall on November 22, 2022.

 


9 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2021-2022
CHEVROLET 4500XD 2021-2022
CHEVROLET 5500HD 2021-2022
CHEVROLET 5500XD 2021-2022
CHEVROLET 6500HD 2022

 


17 Associated Documents

Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222391080 Defective Suspension Nuts

RMISC-22V874-8260.pdf 99.014KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Safety Recall N222391080 Defective Suspension Nuts

RCMN-22V874-7937.pdf 65.638KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V874-4351.PDF 213.49KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V874-7729.pdf 645.232KB

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Recall 573 Report – 12/7/22

RCLRPT-22V874-3179.PDF 213.503KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222391080 – Safety Recall Defective Suspension Nuts Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program (WCAP)

RCMN-22V874-0412.pdf 107.446KB

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Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-22V874-4206.pdf 94.959KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222391080 Defective Suspension Nuts

RMISC-22V874-6154.pdf 98.899KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re N222391080 – Safety Recall Defective Suspension Nuts

RCMN-22V874-4608.pdf 62.456KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V874-2598.pdf 216.215KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V874-1083.pdf 95.492KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V874-2345.pdf 215.964KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re REVISION: N222391080 – Safety Recall Defective Suspension Nuts Revised Service Procedure

RCMN-22V874-6124.pdf 52.946KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N222391080 Defective Suspension Nuts

RMISC-22V874-3744.pdf 98.899KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V874-4168.PDF 211.137KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22V874-6616.PDF 211.237KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3

RCLQRT-22V874-3302.PDF 211.465KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V874&docType=RCL

 


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