NHTSA Campaign #12V377000

2008–2012 Chevrolet Impala Recall

Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm

Issued March 8, 2012 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Affected model years
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Vehicles affected
36,413
Report received
March 8, 2012

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.

Consequence

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

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Related

Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.

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