NHTSA recall 91E017000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Tru Cut JS6000
Reported May 10, 19911,350,000 vehicles affectedGANEAUX INDUSTRIESBuilt Apr 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1990
The defect
Saddle on the center column of the jack stand allows off-center loading, and the base and inner tube assembly materials are of insufficient strength to withstand pin-hole distortion under load.
The risk
Off-center loading and/or insufficient strength ofthe base and inner tube assembly materials could cause jack stand collapse. Thiscould result in injury to anyone in vicinity of the jack stand when collapseoccurs.
The remedy
Manufacturer will replace jack stands with redesigned saddle and strengthened material models.