Recall 78E020000: Equipment, Mechanical, Integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 78E020000 · announced June 14, 1978 · Hollywood · 62 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED JACKS MAY FAIL WHEN OFF CENTER LOADING IS ATTEMPTED ON THE SADDLE. THIS DEFECT WAS UNCOVERED WHEN THE JACK WAS SAFETY TESTED.

What to do

DEFECTIVE JACK MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR AN IMPROVED VERSION WITH AN ENLARGED "SADDLE MECHANISM" AND A TWO-ARM SUPPORT SYSTEM.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; 1.5 TON ROLLER FLOOR JACK, FRED MEYER BRAND, NO. 646.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE JACK WHILE IN SERVICE COULD RESULT INSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO THE USER.

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