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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hatchback/Liftgate — Lock

Summary

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.

Actions

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).

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report

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