Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of position, which affects how it works.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable is out of position, it could make it harder to open the trunk from the inside, potentially trapping someone inside.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix it for free by making sure the emergency trunk release cable is in the correct position so the handle works properly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CABLE IS OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION, IT COULD INCREASE THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AND A PERSON TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE TRUNK LATCH USING THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE OPERATES PROPERLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300.
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