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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