Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V050000

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-04-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V050000

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Component: Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected: 20,800
Reported to NHTSA: 1991-04-02
Owners notified: 1991-04-17

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

SYSTEM: VEHICLE JACK.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
Audi 100	1991 1990 1989
Audi 200	1991 1990 1989
Audi V8	1991 1990 1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.