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Chevrolet Blazer EV Front Suspension Arm May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 24V487000 · Reported Jun 28, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number24V487000
Reported to NHTSAJun 28, 2024
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
Part affectedSuspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Vehicles covered1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Blazer EVs may have a manufacturing defect in the right front lower control arm. Because of this defect, the control arm can fracture, meaning it can crack and break apart. This can happen to the right front lower control arm while the vehicle is being driven on the road, affecting the front right side of the vehicle's suspension system.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule an inspection; you can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as needed, 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 24V487000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Chevrolet Blazer EV recalls

Official notice

Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The right front lower control arm may contain a manufacturing defect that can cause it to fracture.
Safety risk
A lower control arm fracture can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right front lower control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242448540.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.