NHTSA Recall 19V312000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTApr 18, 2019· General Motors LLC

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2017ChevroletTrax
2018ChevroletTrax
2019ChevroletTrax

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