NHTSA Recall # | 57926 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V328000 |
MFG Compaign # | 02060 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | PARK AVENUE |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
Date of notification | 19/12/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/02 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/06/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/12/02 |
Report created | 19/12/02 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 43980 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position. |
Consequence summary | If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the emergency trunk release handle and a person trapped in the trunk may not be able to release the trunk latch using the emergency trunk release handle. |
Corrective action | Dealers will secure the emergency trunk release cable to ensure that the emergency trunk release handle operates properly. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300. |
Recall notes | Recall no. 02060. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |