Recall 21V440000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BUICK | ENCORE GX |
| 2021 | BUICK | ENCORE GX |
| 2021 | CHEVROLET | TRAILBLAZER |
| 2022 | BUICK | ENCORE GX |
| 2022 | CHEVROLET | TRAILBLAZER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.