Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/liftRecall 95V-054 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 95V-054 covers 104,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF SPINDLE'S THREAD WOULD HAVE REMAINED.
The risk
THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; JACKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF A REPLACEMENT JACK HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 April 1, 1993 to October 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.