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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V626000·Announced 2024-08-21

Chevrolet Silverado rear bumper brackets may be insufficient for towing

OEM Systems is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles because the rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, allowing a trailer to detach.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A mounting bracket that can allow a towed trailer to detach is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

OEM Systems, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V626000. The potential number of units affected is 38.

The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle. According to NHTSA, a trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

OEM Systems will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed in August 2024.

Owners may contact OEM Systems customer service at 1-800-810-7252.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
OEM Systems, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup truck
Hazard
Affected units
38

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)

  • SILVERADO 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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