Recalls for GOLF VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS, Mar 13, 1995

A recall was issued on Mar 13, 1995 for GOLF VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS problems. 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.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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.
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.