NHTSA Recall # | 94158 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V377000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12104 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | IMPALA |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 21/08/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/08/12 |
Report created | 03/08/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 36413 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Recall 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). |