Recall 78E021000: Equipment, Mechanical, Integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 78E021000 · announced June 16, 1978 · K P Manufacturing · 1,200 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

JACK WILL BE MODIFIED WITH A CONVERSION KIT TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; 1.5 TON SERVICE JACK, PART NO. 22150.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.