AUDI V8 1989: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V050000

Make Model Year
AUDI V8 1989
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1991-04-17 1991-04-02 1991-04-11

Production Dates: 1989-05-01 - 1991-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20800

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.

Remedy

SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

Notes

SYSTEM: VEHICLE JACK.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.