2001–2003 Buick Park Avenue Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE…
NHTSA campaign 02V328000 · Latches/locks/linkages · filed Dec 9, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | Park Avenue | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Related recalls
More Buick Park Avenue recalls
- 1998–2000 Buick Lesabre and 5 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36)…
- 2000–2001 Buick Park Avenue — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
- 1997–1998 Buick Park Avenue — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
- 2000 Buick Lesabre and 6 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
Other campaigns involving Buick vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V328000 (manufacturer number 02060). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.