Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : GOLF Year : 1995
Build Dates : 19930401 - 19941001
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V054000
Date Owner's Notified: 19950505 Date Received by ODI: 19950313 Date Added to Databse: 19950323
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 104000
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      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.
Remedy:
      OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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