GM expands axle pin recall to include more pickups, SUVs
 

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It would seem that <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/gm">General Motors</a> has discovered that the defective axle cross pins responsible for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/24/gm-recalls-select-2011-model-year-pickup-and-suv-models-over-axl/">a recent recall</a> were installed in more vehicles than originally thought. The automaker has expanded the recall to cover a total of 26,751 vehicles, up from the 1,262 units in the original notice. As of right now, certain <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/escalade">2011 Cadillac Escalade</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/avalanche">Chevrolet Avalanche</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/colorado">Colorado</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/silverado">Silverado</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/suburban">Suburban</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/tahoe">Tahoe</a> models as well as <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/canyon">GMC Canyon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/sierra">Sierra</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/yukon">Yukon</a> models are included in the newest recall. <br />
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As with before, the vehicles were built with rear axle cross pins that may not have been heat treated. As a result, the pieces could fracture and move out of position. If this happens, the defect could actually cause the rear axle to lock up while driving. Needless to say, the problem could easily cause an accident.<br />
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GM will replace the pins free of charge, though the recall isn't scheduled to get underway until January 25. The company says that while one owner did experience a loss of power to the rear axle as a result of the defect, no accidents have been reported. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/17/gm-expands-axle-pin-recall-to-include-more-pickups-suvs/#continued">Hit the jump</a> to take a look at the full recall notice.<br />
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