NHTSA Campaign 21V718000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Issued by Fox Factory, Inc. · Reported Sep 10, 2021 · 2,646 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles that are equipped with Tuscany Kits, model number 501T-02-00064. Excessive wear to the front-upper control arm ball joints could result in ball joint failure and wheel separation.
Consequence
Separation of a front wheel while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original equipment front-upper control arms with new upgraded front-upper control arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Fox Factory at 1-831-274-6500.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2019 | 2,646 |
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2020 | 2,646 |
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2021 | 2,646 |
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2019 | 2,646 |
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2020 | 2,646 |
| TUSCANY MOTOR CO | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2021 | 2,646 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V718000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.