NHTSA recall campaign
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ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLCReported2012-08-03Affected36,413 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →