Large Recall NHTSA · 91E017000 Reported May 10, 1991

Equipment:jacks:stand

Ganeaux Industries · Equipment · 1,350,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91E017000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,350,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 10, 1991

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Manufacturer will replace jack stands with redesigned saddle and strengthened material models.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ganeaux Industries dealer and reference recall ID 91E017000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91E017000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 91E017000?

NHTSA recall 91E017000 was issued by Ganeaux Industries on May 10, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:jacks:stand. The recall affects approximately 1,350,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ganeaux Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.