NHTSA campaign 91V050000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 91V050000

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

Reported 04/02/1991

What can happen

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

Repair

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

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.