2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK Recall 66400 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	07V154000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	07079
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Kodiak
Year:	2007
Component:	Power train:axle assembly
Manufacturers Involved:	General motors corp.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	11/29/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	03/01/2006
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	67
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/12/2007
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	04/10/2007
Date Added To File:	04/10/2007
Defect Summary:	On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
Consequence Summary:	If a crack develops and is not detected and repaired, the outboard end of the housing could eventually separate, allowing the hub, axle shaft, or wheel and brake assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Further Notes:	Gm recall no. 07079.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Power train:axle assembly Recall