Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 95V054000
NHTSA ID
95V054000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1995-03-13
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Units Affected
104,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.