NHTSA recall 91E010000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Reported Apr 5, 19911,268,225 vehicles affectedKRW COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1979 – Dec 1, 1988
The defect
Jackstands cannot support the rated capacity of weight of 3,500 pounds under off center loading conditions, and it cannot support the one hundred and fifty percent capacity of 5250 pounds under centered loading conditions.
The risk
Inability of the jackstand to support the rated capacityweight could lead to failure , with increased risk of injury to anyone under ornear the unit being supported when the jackstand fails.
The remedy
Warning stickers will be provided reminding users not to load the jackstand off center, or with more than 2000 pounds.