NHTSA Recall 12V377000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V377000; Date: Aug. 3, 2012
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Chevrolet Impala; 2009 Chevrolet Impala; 2010 Chevrolet Impala; 2011 Chevrolet Impala; 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 36,413
Recall Summary:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet impala vehicles.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall Notes:
Gm's campaign number is 12104. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 21, 2012
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