GM Recalls 2024 Blazer EV Due to Potential Lower Control Arm Failure
A defective batch of 2024 Blazer EV lower control arms from Chinese supplier forces GM to recall 83 of the new all-electric SUVs.
A vehicle recall is never good news. Especially on a brand-new vehicle that has already been the subject of a stop-sale notice due to a software issue. The 2024 Blazer EV has been met with positive reviews since it was released late last year. However, the all-electric SUV is experiencing some teething problems. GM has recalled the vehicle again, and this time for a faulty right front lower control link that may fracture and result in a crash. For those looking for a sliver of good news, this recall only impacts 83 vehicles, or roughly 1 percent of those produced. The SUVs with the defective part were manufactured between April 9, 2024 – April 11, 2024.
The part causing the recall is manufactured by Chinese company, Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology Company. Metal used in the control link may have been contaminated. This can cause a potential crack in the metal and failure of the part. The supplier attempted to prevent the faulty parts from shipping, however, one shipment was missed, and these faulty parts were installed on the 2024 Blazer EV. To date there have been no reports of any crashes or injuries related to this issue.
Blazer EV
The Chevy Blazer EV is a mid-size SUV that the automaker hopes to bring more people into the all-electric vehicle fold. Prices start at a little over $50,000 for the LT trim that comes with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive models make 288 horsepower from a pair electric motors. A rear-wheel drive RS model provides 340 horsepower. And the range topping SS makes an impressive 557 horsepower good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint of less than 4 seconds. Of course, the last thing you want is for your control arm to fail while you are testing out that acceleration.
Checking for Defective Part
Only one lot number contains the defective part. For those that like to see things for themselves, you can inspect the vehicle yourself if you so desire. Look at the right hand side front lower control front link and if you see lot number 12312261 then you have the defective part. Any other lot number is fine. Aside from checking on your own, we highly recommend you contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov to see if your vehicle is recalled. Owners may also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is N242448540. Owners are expected to be notified by via letters scheduled to be sent out on August 13.
The Remedy
If your vehicle has a defective part, dealers will replace the right front lower control link. This will be done at no cost to you. Dealers have also been instructed to provide courtesy transportation for customers who have a Blazer EV that is recalled under this notice and is still within the warranty coverage period. Dealers are expected to inspect all Blazer EVs in their inventory and if any contain the defective part, they cannot be sold until a replacement part is installed.
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