Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/liftRecall 91V-050 · Audi vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 91V-050 covers 20,800 Audi vehicles for a mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
The risk
INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
The fix
SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
SYSTEM: VEHICLE JACK.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.