Recall 21V-440
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2020 to 2022 Buick Encore GX and 1 other model: Equipment (mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-440
- Reported
- June 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 135,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-[removed] or Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Buick Encore GX 2020 to 2022
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 2021 to 2022