NHTSA Campaign 12V377000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC.
NHTSA campaign 12V377000 covers 5 vehicles and concerns the suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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 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.
- 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.
Reported March 8, 2012
Vehicles covered by 12V377000 (5)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 12V377000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.