NHTSA Recall 02V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V328000; Date: Dec. 9, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Buick Park Avenue; 2002 Buick Park Avenue; 2003 Buick Park Avenue
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 43,980
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
How to Fix:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2002
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