Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The emergency jack in your Buick Encore GX or Chevrolet Trailblazer is a metal stand that helps you lift your vehicle when changing a tire. If it's not used correctly, as shown in your owner's manual, it can break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the jack breaks while you're using it, the vehicle could suddenly fall, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the emergency jack with a new, more reliable one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Buick or Chevrolet customer service for more information.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
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