Vehicle recall 02V328000 · December 9, 2002
2001-2003 Buick Park Avenue
On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the emergency trunk release handle may be installed or forced out of the proper position.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V328000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 2002
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02060
- Owner notification
- December 19, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,980
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Park Avenue (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
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