NHTSA recall 19V-312: Suspension

General Motors LLC · Reported April 18, 2019 · 1 affected model year

Suspension recall

19V-312
April 18, 2019 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V312000
ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLC
Report dateApril 18, 2019
ComponentSuspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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