Buick Recall A212335470: Emergency Jack Can Fracture While In Use
2020 Buick Encore GX
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Equipment — Mechanical — Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift — Stand
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
- Documents (24)
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION A212335470-01 Safety Recall Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle Customer Letter Added
- Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A212335470 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re A212335470 - Safety Recall Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Safety Bulletin - Product Safety Recall A212335470 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Stop Delivery Message re ...
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A212335470 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Safety Bulletin - Product Safety Recall A212335470 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re A212335471 - Safety Recall WCAP for Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program (WCAP)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re A212335471 - ...
- Safety Bulletin
- Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A212335471 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re A212335471 - Safety Recall Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle (Rhode Island Only)
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
- Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A212335470-02 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Safety Bulletin re Product Safety Recall A212335470 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re REVISION A212335471-01 Safety Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle Customer Letter Added
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re A212335470-02 - Safety Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Miscellaneous Document - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall A212335471 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle
- Safety Bulletin
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
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