| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19930401 - 19941001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V054000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950505 | Date Received by ODI: 19950313 | Date Added to Database: 19950323 |
| Manufacturer(s) 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 of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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