General Motors is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because
— Recall Campaign #12V377000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 36,413 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V377000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 03, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V377000 |
| Units affected: | 36,413 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.