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Chevrolet Impala Recall 12V377: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 12V377, reported August 3, 2012, 36,413 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V377GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Impala20082009201020112012