2012 SAAB 9-4X RECALL - #14V571000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 SAAB 9-4X |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/22/2011 - 9/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
9/19/2014 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/11/2014 |
| # Affected |
290,241 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 SAAB 9-4X Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 13, 2021 - 020000 SUSPENSION
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Sep 13, 2021 - 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
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