Recall campaign88V056000
Recall 88V056000: 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- Report received
- Apr 5, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 600vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Improper jack furnished with vehicles.
Possible consequence
The jack may not reach far enough into the jacketsprovided on both sided of the vehicle. If the improper jack is used, it couldslip and possibly injure a person standing too close to the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace jack with the proper type for vehicle.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.