Test Rite Products Corp. | NHTSA Recall #07E085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E085000 by Test Rite Products Corp.. Includes 15,000 affected units, AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain craftsman 1-1/2 ton aluminum floor jacks with led lighting sold as aftermarket equipment. the u-joint pins are too soft and will break if over tightened. if the u-joint is put under too much torque, the pins will break off causing the valve to stay closed and the operator would not be able to open the valve to lower the jack.

Corrective Action

Test rite will notify owners and will offer a full refund, replacement jack or a like substitute, or a replacement u-joint that the owner can install. the recall is expected to begin during november 2007. owners can contact test rite toll-free at 1-800-551-0268.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E085000

Manufacturer: Test Rite Products Corp.

Report Received Date: 2007-10-15T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket aluminum floor jack

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 15,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain craftsman 1-1/2 ton aluminum floor jacks with led lighting sold as aftermarket equipment. the u-joint pins are too soft and will break if over tightened. if the u-joint is put under too much torque, the pins will break off causing the valve to stay closed and the operator would not be able to open the valve to lower the jack.

Consequence Summary: If the jack cannot be lowered as intended, the operator may try to lower the jack by other, unsafe means and can put themselves in danger of being injured.

Corrective Action: Test rite will notify owners and will offer a full refund, replacement jack or a like substitute, or a replacement u-joint that the owner can install. the recall is expected to begin during november 2007. owners can contact test rite toll-free at 1-800-551-0268.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07E085000

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