Pittsburgh Automotive recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling pairs of Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, part number 61197. The ratchet teeth on the jack stands may not sufficiently engage the pawl to a sufficient depth, possibly causing the stand to fail under load.
What could happen
If the stand fails, the stand can suddenly drop, increasing the risk of injury to persons nearby or under the lifted vehicle.
The fix
Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide, in exchange for return of the jack stands, a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands, free of charge. Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. The recall began on May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Steel Jack Stands
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E016000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 20, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 18, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 454,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.