Recall 78E017000: Equipment, Mechanical, Integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 78E017000 · announced June 6, 1978 · Universal Tool & Stamping · 6,000 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED JACKS MAY FAIL WHEN A WEIGHT OF MORE THAN 2700 LBS. IS LIFTED ON THE LIP OF THE SADDLE.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE JACK WITH A NEW VERSION JACK THAT MEETS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC JACKS, MODEL 6300.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD JACK FAIL IN SERVICE, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

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