NHTSA — Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle accessories - interior problems

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 262000

(reported on)

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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Poor design of jack causes force toward the opposite side allowing 2 tires to lift and car to fall off jack. Nlm

- Marine On, MN, USA

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problem #2

Sep 291999

Beetle

  • miles
The jack does not properly support the weight of the vehicle causing it to penetrate the ground rather than raise the vehicle possible weak design of material (plastic). Nlm

- Anchorage, AK, USA

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problem #1

Sep 231999

Beetle

  • miles
Jack failure caused car to fall. Fortunately no person was under the car at the time. Dealer has no replacement jack in stock to compare/ascertain cause of failure. Should failed part be submitted to you?

- Anchorage, AK, USA

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