OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79E017000
Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer
Reported Jul 3, 1979 · SUMCO
Summary
THE SCISSOR JACKS WERE ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF LIFTING AN AUTOMOBILE TO CHANGE TIRES. PRESENTLY, THESE SCISSOR JACKS ARE BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE NECESSARY WARNING LABELS WILL BE SENT TO ALL DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS TO BE AFFIXED TO THESE JACKS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SCISSOR JACKS, MODEL 400.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS THAT COME WITH THESCISSOR JACKS ARE NOT CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED, PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.
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