Equipment recall 06E010000 · February 1, 2006

GMC Sierra 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2 more models

Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

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.
Consequence: Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, SUVS, and hummer H2 vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06E010000
Reported to NHTSA: February 1, 2006
Filed by: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,360
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 06E010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet redundant Silverado 2500 (2001): 2001
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2002-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
GMC Sierra 2500 (2001-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Hummer H2 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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