NHTSA campaign 88V056000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 88V056000

IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.

Reported 04/05/1988

What can happen

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.

Repair

REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.

Components

  • Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
  • Equipment: Mechanical: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.