The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V377000·Announced 2012-08-03

GM Recalls 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala Police Vehicles for Control Arm Fracture

General Motors is recalling 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because front lower control arms may fracture, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fracturing control arms) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles. This safety recall specifically targets police vehicles and does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

The recall is issued because the front lower control arms may fracture. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET IMPALA
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
36,413

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IMPALA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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