NHTSA Recall 19V652000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V652000; Date: Sep. 12, 2019
a partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Chevrolet Trax; 2016 Chevrolet Trax; 2017 Chevrolet Trax; 2018 Chevrolet Trax
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 93,693
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2018 chevrolet trax vehicles. a joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. an improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is a192261870.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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