NHTSA Campaign 91E017000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Issued by GANEAUX INDUSTRIES · Reported May 10, 1991 · 1,350,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
SADDLE ON THE CENTER COLUMN OF THE JACK STAND ALLOWS OFF-CENTER LOADING, AND THE BASE AND INNER TUBE ASSEMBLY MATERIALS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND PIN-HOLE DISTORTION UNDER LOAD.
Consequence
OFF-CENTER LOADING AND/OR INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH OFTHE BASE AND INNER TUBE ASSEMBLY MATERIALS COULD CAUSE JACK STAND COLLAPSE. THISCOULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ANYONE IN VICINITY OF THE JACK STAND WHEN COLLAPSEOCCURS.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE JACK STANDS WITH REDESIGNED SADDLE AND STRENGTHENED MATERIAL MODELS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRU CUT | JS6000 | 1987 | 1,350,000 |
| TRU CUT | JS6000 | 1988 | 1,350,000 |
| TRU CUT | JS6000 | 1989 | 1,350,000 |
| TRU CUT | JS6000 | 1990 | 1,350,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 91E017000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.