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NHTSARecalled Apr 23, 1984 · #84V053000

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED IMPROPERLY SO THAT THE TAILGATE LOCK CAN BE RELEASED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK OR IS IN MOTION.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CORRECT OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE LOCK WILL BE VERIFIED. THE LOCK RELEASE SHOULD OPERATE ONLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE RUN POSITION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE WIRING WILL BE CORRECTED.

View the official CPSC notice