The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V188000·Announced 2021-03-18

Chevrolet 2021 Camaro Axle Shaft Separation Defect Recall

General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles because the left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could separate during driving and cause loss of power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing axle-shaft retaining ring) that could cause loss of drive power and increased crash risk. However, no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, placing this in the 'risk-of-harm' category where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles due to a potential defect in the axle shaft component. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the shaft to separate while the vehicle is in operation.

A separated axle shaft can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall affects approximately 8 vehicles and began on April 21, 2021.

General Motors will notify owners and replace the affected axle shaft free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CAMARO
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CAMARO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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