The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E057000·Announced 2017-10-03

NAPA and Evercraft 800lb Transmission Jacks Recalled for Bolt Failure

International Specialty Services is recalling NAPA and Evercraft 800lb transmission jacks because a bolt may loosen, causing the saddle to destabilize and the transmission to tip over.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause injury to a mechanic, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

International Specialty Services, Inc (ISS) is recalling certain NAPA and Evercraft 800lb. low profile transmission jacks. These specific jacks include a saddle with a tilt angle adjustment bolt that may come loose. If this bolt loosens, it can destabilize the saddle that is holding the transmission, causing the transmission to tip over.

The defect increases the risk of injury to the mechanic if the transmission tips over. Approximately 4,800 units are affected by this recall.

ISS will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission jacks with ones that have a bolt with a castle nut and cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact ISS customer service at 1-864-660-8307 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
International Specialty Services, Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Repair Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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