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Chevrolet Trax Front Control Arm Weld May Break
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If the control arm separates, the front wheel it's attached to could turn outward, affecting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V312000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Trax vehicles because a weld joining one or both front lower control arms may not have been done correctly. If an improperly welded joint like this breaks, the control arm could partially separate from the vehicle instead of remaining securely attached the way it is supposed to. This weld problem affects the left, the right, or both front lower control arms on affected vehicles.
What you should do
2. Contact your dealer, or call GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020, to schedule an inspection.
3. If needed, the control arms will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V312000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
The bigger picture
- Chevrolet Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms and Axle Fasteners · all 5 Chevrolet recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.