Transport CanadaCritical
2003 GMC TOPKICK 4500Transport Canada Recall #2002141
Defect
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. Under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer.
24 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02028