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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.

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.