NHTSA recall 21V-440 (21V440000)
equipment recall reported June 10, 2021 - about 135,400 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V440000
- Also written as
- 21V-440
- Manufacturer number
- A212335470
- Reported
- June 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~135,400
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-440 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.