Hein Warner Corp. | NHTSA Recall #79E002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79E002000 by Hein Warner Corp.. Includes 28,000 affected units, EQUIPMENT:JACKS:BUMPER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved bumper jacks contain chain and hook assemblies that may fail. While the jack is in use, the steel metal hook may straighten and allow the bumper to slip off the hook as the automobile is being jacked up.

Corrective Action

The present formed metal hook will be replaced with a ductile iron casting hook.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79E002000

Manufacturer: Hein Warner Corp.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:jacks:bumper

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 28,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The involved bumper jacks contain chain and hook assemblies that may fail. While the jack is in use, the steel metal hook may straighten and allow the bumper to slip off the hook as the automobile is being jacked up.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The present formed metal hook will be replaced with a ductile iron casting hook.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79E002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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