HEIN WARNER CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HEIN WARNER CORP. in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 23, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:JACKS:BUMPER

THE INVOLVED BUMPER JACKS CONTAIN CHAIN AND HOOK ASSEMBLIES THAT MAY FAIL. WHILE THE JACK IS IN USE, THE STEEL METAL HOOK MAY STRAIGHTEN AND ALLOW THE BUMPER TO SLIP OFF THE HOOK AS THE AUTOMOBILE IS BEING JACKED UP.

NHTSA ID: 79E002000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 28,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE PRESENT FORMED METAL HOOK WILL BE REPLACED WITH A DUCTILE IRON CASTING HOOK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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