1993 VW GOLF RECALL - #95V054000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1993 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1993 - 10/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
3/23/1995 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/1995 |
| # Affected |
104,000 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; JACKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF A REPLACEMENT JACK HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1993 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1993 VW GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1993 VW GOLF Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1993 VW GOLF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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