Safety Recall A212335471 Mispositioned Emergency Jack May Not Support Vehicle – 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX & 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX

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June 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V440000

Emergency Jack can Fracture While in Use

A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 135,400

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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