NHTSA Recall 95V054000: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V054000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER; EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT |
| Report received | March 13, 1995 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 1995 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
Safety risk
This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack is used to lift the vehicle. The jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a new jack.
Notes
System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if a replacement jack has not been provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V054000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.