OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

78E020000

Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

Reported Jun 14, 1978 · FRED

Summary

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

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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

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.

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