Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Steering

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (3)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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