VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1994: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GOLF | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-04-01 - 1994-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V054000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-05-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-03-13 | Date Added to Database: 1995-03-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 104000 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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