Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave Vehicles Manufactured January 3, 2007, To February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse Vehicles Manufactured July 6, 2008, To March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia Vehicles Manufactured September 15, 2006, To February 29, 2012, And 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook Vehicles Manufactured August 17, 2006, To March 18, 2010. The Affected Vehicles, Equipped With The Power Liftgate Option, Have Gas Struts That Hold The Power Liftgate Up When Open. These Struts May Prematurely Wear And The Open Liftgate May Suddenly Fall.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
ACADIA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V415000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
Effect Of Defect
If The Open Liftgate Unexpectedly Falls, It May Strike A Person, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software For The Power Liftgate Actuator Motor Control Unit So That The Motor Will Prevent The Rapid Closing Of The Lift Gate, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 15, 2016. Owners May Contact Buick Customer Service At 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet Customer Service At 1-800-222-1020, GMC Customer Service At 1-800-462-8782, And Saturn Customer Service At 1-800-553-6000. Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 15240.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060915
End Of Manufacture
20120309
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
691144
Date Owners Notified
20161115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20150630
Make Campaign Number
15240