NHTSA recall 95V-054 (95V054000)

equipment recall reported March 13, 1995 - about 104,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V054000
Also written as: 95V-054
Reported: March 13, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~104,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-054 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Golf - 1993, 1994, 1995

Volkswagen Jetta - 1993, 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.