Recalled: Certain Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Saturn ... - International Business Times

General Motors is recalling 686,287 crossover SUVs because the pressurized struts that hold up the power rear liftgates could fail unexpectedly. “The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open,” the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall acknowledgment letter dated July 8 that was... The recalled vehicles are 2008-2012 Buick Enclaves, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverses, 2007-2012 GMC Acadias and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlooks. Later model year vehicles have differently designed struts that are less likely to be damaged by dirt particles that cause the pressurized gas inside the struts to leak, weakening the strength of the power lift of the electronically operated doors. Vehicle owners can verify if their cars are affected by plugging their vehicle identification numbers , or VINs, into GM’s recall center website here. The Giveaway is void where prohibited or restricted by all applicable law, and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. The Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the 50 states of the United States and the District of Columbia who are the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction at the time of entry (19 in AL and NE and 18 in all other states). Source: www.ibtimes.com