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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:06 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V054000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     1993-1995      VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1993-1995 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 01, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V054000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Potential Number of Units Affected: 104000 Summary: 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. Consequence: 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.