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Volkswagen Vanagon Recall 88V056: Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated…

NHTSA campaign 88V056, reported April 5, 1988, 600 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V056VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Problem
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.
Remedy
REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Vanagon1988