Is the 2003 BUICK Park Avenue safe to drive?

The 2003 BUICK Park Avenue has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 02V328000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V328000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 02V328000

What This Recall Means

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?