Large Recall NHTSA · 91E020000 Reported May 15, 1991

Equipment:jacks:stand

Peterson Automotive Corp. · Equipment · 333,130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91E020000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
333,130
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 15, 1991

Defect Summary

Jack stand cannot hold the rated capacity of 8,000 pounds on a single post of the saddle.

Safety Consequence

Jack stand failure to hold the rated weight capacity canresult in injury if a person is working under or near the vehicle on the jackstand.

Corrective Action

New warning labels showing a 6500 pound capacity for the jack stand will be distributed.

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 Peterson Automotive Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 91E020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Peterson Automotive Corp. or involving Equipment.

FAQ: Recall 91E020000

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

What is recall 91E020000?

NHTSA recall 91E020000 was issued by Peterson Automotive Corp. on May 15, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:jacks:stand. The recall affects approximately 333,130 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterson Automotive Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91E020000 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.