How many recalls does the 2003 GMC SAFARI have?

The 2003 GMC SAFARI has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2003 GMC SAFARI?

The most recent recall was issued on September 12, 2003 and relates to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2003 GMC SAFARI?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2003 GMC SAFARI involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2003 GMC SAFARI affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2003 GMC SAFARI Recalls Canada & USA

2003 GMC SAFARI Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2003 GMC Safari has 2 recalls, both centered on the same front suspension defect: a lower ball joint boot that can be cut by contact with the steering knuckle, allowing road contamination to destroy the joint and cause a corner of the vehicle to drop to the ground. When the protective rubber boot on the lower ball joint is cut, salt, dirt, and water work into the joint and accelerate wear. In the worst case, the steering knuckle separates from the lower control arm entirely, causing one front corner to collapse. This can happen on either side of the vehicle and affects steering control directly.

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

September 12, 2003

2003 GMC SAFARINHTSA Campaign #03V328000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Defect

CERTAIN MINIVANS HAVE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE (BOTH LEFT/RIGHT SIDES), WHICH COULD RESULT IN CUTTING OF THE BOOT THAT IS INTENDED TO SEAL THE BALL JOINT. IF THE LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT WERE CUT, CONTAMINATION FROM THE ROAD (SALT, DIRT, WATER, ETC.) COULD ENTER THE BALL SOCKET AREA OF THE BALL JOINT CAUSING THE JOINT TO WEAR OUT TOO QUICKLY.

Safety Risk

THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, DROPPING DOWN THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE COIL SPRING WOULD PUSH THE CONTROL ARM DOWN INTO CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, CREATING A DRAG THAT WOULD SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE IF FORCES RESULTING FROM THE WHEEL'S DRAGGING ACTION WERE SUFFICIENT TO FRACTURE THE TIE ROD END AND UPPER BALL JOINT CONNECTIONS. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD ALSO SEVER THAT WHEEL'S HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE, RESULTING IN LOST BRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

2003 GMC SAFARI Recalls — Canada & USA

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2003 GMC SAFARI Recalls — Canada & USA

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