Maintenance, Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

STEERING

Nature of Defect:
1. STEERING

Recall Number:	06E010000
Dates Manufactured:	N/A to N/A
Number of Vehicles Affected:	1360
Date Owners Notified On:	N/A

Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Defect Description:
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence of Defect:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.