GM recalls select 2011 model year pickup and SUV models over axle fears
 

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<a href="http://autoblog.com/make/gm">General Motors</a> is recalling a handful light-duty GMT900 pickups from the 2011 model year due to faulty rear axle cross pins. Both the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/avalanche">Chevrolet Avalanche</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/silverado">Silverado 1500</a> are effected, as are the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/escalade+ext">Cadillac Escalade EXT</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/sierra">GMC Sierra 1500</a> - a total of 1,262 vehicles in all.<br />
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites that these rear axle cross pins were not manufactured up to proper specification and that the pin could "fracture and become displaced within the rear axle." NHTSA further details the consequences of a displaced pin, saying:<br />
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<div><em>"The driver may hear a banging noise coming from the axle. If the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning."</em></div>
</blockquote>GM will begin notifying owners about this problem in January, and dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin without any cost to the customer. NHTSA's official statement is available <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/24/gm-recalls-select-2011-model-year-pickup-and-suv-models-over-axl/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br />
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