Campaign 91V-050

Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle

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Defect summary

INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.

Remedy

SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.

Notes

SYSTEM: VEHICLE JACK.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 91V050000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 12, of which 4 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 91V-050
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Audi1001989 to 19912
Audi2001989 to 19918
AudiV81989 to 19912
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.