Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870701 - 19880301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V056000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880715 | Date Received by ODI: 19880405 | Date Added to Database: 19880412 |
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: 600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES. |
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Consequence:
THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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