NHTSA recall 12V-377 (12V377000)
suspension recall reported August 3, 2012 - about 36,413 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V377000
- Also written as
- 12V-377
- Manufacturer number
- 12104
- Reported
- August 3, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~36,413
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-377 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.