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Safety recall · 88V056000

Equipment: accessory scissor / screw / bottle jack / lift Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on April 5, 1988. It covers about 600 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V056000
Reported
Apr 5, 1988
Vehicles
600
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

IMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.

The risk

The jack may not reach far enough into the jacketsprovided on both sided of the vehicle. If the improper jack is used, it couldslip and possibly injure a person standing too close to the vehicle.

The fix

REPLACE JACK WITH THE PROPER TYPE FOR VEHICLE.

Contacts

System: additional equipment.Vehicle description: van

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V056000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Volkswagen Vanagon34D

Questions

Is the 88V056000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V056000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V056000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on April 5, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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