Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/liftRecall 88V-056 · 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 88V-056 covers 600 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon for a mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
The risk
THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.
The fix
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
SYSTEM: ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.