NHTSA Complaint #10945063 — 2009 BUICK LUCERNE
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10945063 |
| Vehicle | 2009 BUICK LUCERNE |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 119,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
FRONT DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LEVER FRACTURES BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN AND CORE MATERIAL CHOICE. PLASTIC LEVER CRACKS WHERE IT CONNECTS WITH THE AXLE THAT ACTUATES THE DOOR LATCH. DRIVER IS TRAPPED IN CAR UNABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT ROLLING DOWN A WINDOW AND REACHING FOR THE EXTERIOR HANDLE OR CLIMBING OUT ANOTHER DOOR. GENERAL MOTORS HAS STOPPED SELLING THE PART LEAVING THE CUSTOMER WITH A DIFFICULT CHOICE AND VERY VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT IS IN ESSENCE NO BETTER THAN THE OEM PART.
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