Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The emergency trunk release handle is the part that lets you open the trunk if you're locked inside. It's possible that the cable attached to it might be installed or forced out of position.
Risk if Unfixed
If that happens, you or someone trapped in the trunk might need more force to open the trunk, which could delay escape in an emergency.
Free Fix
Your Buick dealer will adjust the emergency trunk release cable to ensure it works properly, and this repair is completely free. You should contact them to schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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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