Recall 78E007000: Equipment, Mechanical, Integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 78E007000 · announced April 6, 1978 · Hollywood · 117,434 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED JACKS MAY FAIL IN SERVICE WHEN OFF CENTER LIFTING OF LOADS IN EXCESS OF 2700 LBS. IS ATTEMPTED ON THE SADDLE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE JACK BY REPLACING SADDLE WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HYDRAULIC JACKS, MODEL 646.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE JACK FAIL IN SERVICE, VEHICLE DAMAGE ANDSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.