NHTSA recall 21V440000
Equipment · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2020 Buick Encore Gx
- 2021 Buick Encore Gx
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2022 Buick Encore Gx
- 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Buick Encore Gx, 2021 Buick Encore Gx, 2022 Buick Encore Gx, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V440000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.