GM recalled 135,400 emergency tire jacks that can break and cause a lifted vehicle to fall, resulting in severe injuries or death to anyone fixing a tire.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting GM tire jack induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died when a recalled jack stand broke under a lifted vehicle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
GM Tire Jack Recall
In June 2021, GM recalled about 135,400 emergency spare tire jacks for the Buick Encore GX (2020-2022 model years) and Chevrolet Trailblazer (2021-2022 model-years) due to a serious injury hazard.
What is the Problem?
The tire jacks can fracture and break during use if they are not positioned properly. The jacks are made of plastic that is not strong enough to hold the weight of a lifted vehicle if it is not placed on the frame of the vehicle, exactly as directed in the owners’ manual.
What is the Risk?
If the recalled jacks break during use, a lifted vehicle can fall on anyone who is changing a tire under the vehicle or nearby. This could result in severe injuries and/or death.
Was Anyone Injured by the Recalled Tire Jacks?
In March 2021, a GM test driver reported that the emergency tire jack broke during use during a durability test. GM investigated and found that the jack had not been positioned properly. Upon further investigation, GM found 21 more complaints about the jacks failing.
What Should I Do?
GM will notify owners in July 2021 and dealers will provide a replacement tire jack that is made of metal rather than plastic.
Do I have a GM Tire Jack Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting GM tire jack induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died when a recalled jack stand broke under a lifted vehicle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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