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2009 Buick ENCLAVE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Support Dev Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	982345
Internal NHTSA #	10513176
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	BUICK
Model	ENCLAVE
Model Year	2009
File date	01/04/13
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEV
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2009 buick enclave. Consumer writes in regards to power liftgate malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the power liftgate malfunctioned and injured her husband in april 2013. The consumer stated her husband planned to remove some items from the vehicle. As she pushed the power button, the liftgate began to open as usual. When it reached the top, her husband started to reach for the items. Without warning, the very heavy liftgate dropped about 18-24 inches, hitting him on the forehead and cutting a perfect v which matched the design of the latch. He was knocked to the ground with blood pouring from the gash in his head. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the struts were replaced.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	STILLWATER, OK
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	08/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Dealer's name	RON SH IRLEY BUICK
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2009 Buick ENCLAVE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Support Dev Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Buick ENCLAVE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Support Dev Problems, Complaints and Defects

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