NHTSA recall 12V377000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Chevrolet Impala
Reported Aug 3, 201236,413 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS LLCMaker’s number 12104
The defect
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 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.