NHTSA recall 04V150000
Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
Buick Rendezvous
Reported Mar 29, 2004103,956 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 03030Built Sep 1, 2002 – May 31, 2003
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events.
The risk
If the liftgate were to open in a vehicle crash, an occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. owner notification schedule began on june 21, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. this IS an expansion to a previous recall (03v211).