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General Motors, which recently got sued for $3-billion, is recalling some 36,413 Chevrolet Impala Police cars, from the US, due to problems regarding the cars’ front suspension. The culprits seem to be the car’s front lower control arms which support the wheels, which are apparently prone to ‘fracturing’, when put under stress.
It will only affect Police-duty cars, from the 2008 to 2012 model years. Curiously, for the civilian version of the same Impala, GM has deemed the front lower control arms are, in fact, up to the job. This may be justified by the fact that Police cars endure a lot more wear and tear on the suspension side, as they are driven with a complete disregard for its mechanical integrity, in the name of protecting the law.
The 36,413 cars from the US will be joined by an additional 1,713 units from the Canadian Police force. GM should start notifying the ‘customers’ as of August 21st, and all cars will be brought in, with the control arms on both sides being replaced for free.
The 36,413 cars from the US will be joined by an additional 1,713 units from the Canadian Police force. GM should start notifying the ‘customers’ as of August 21st, and all cars will be brought in, with the control arms on both sides being replaced for free.
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