NHTSA Recall 02V202000: Suspension: rear
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 952 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet C4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V202000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02028 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | July 26, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 16, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. As the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and 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.
Safety risk
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V202000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.