Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The emergency trunk release system in your vehicle has a cable that might be misaligned, making it harder to open the trunk in an emergency.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a person trapped in the trunk might not be able to escape quickly, as it could take more force to open the trunk. This could lead to a delay in getting out, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your dealer will adjust the emergency trunk release cable to ensure it works properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after you receive the recall notice.
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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