Control arm: lower armRecall 12V-377 · 2008–2012 Chevrolet Impala
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recall 12V-377 covers 36,413 2008–2012 Chevrolet Impala for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V377000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.