Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

88V056000

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCReported1988-04-05Affected600 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.

Risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

2 entries
  • Volkswagen