Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The latch that holds your vehicle's rear liftgate in place might not be strong enough in a severe crash, which could cause the gate to open and potentially eject an occupant.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate opens during a crash, you could be thrown from the vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will add extra support to the liftgate to keep it securely closed, and this service is completely free. You should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE LIFTGATE WERE TO OPEN IN A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE LIFTGATE IN THE AREA ADJOINING THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080. THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V211).
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