Repco Axle / Car Stand Recall!

[R31 Gagz]

Hi All,

Haven't been on here a good while but thought I would spread the worrisome news...there's been a recall on Repco branded axle / car stands, I think the latch is defective on them. Mate of a forum member on the Australian 300zx club was recently killed when these exact stands gave way and he was crushed to death.

I have a very similar set of Recpo stands that were also part of a package like above, but they are orange, 3T not 2 with a different, thicker latch handle and are 3-4 years old...still going to take them in though and have them checked...always better to be safe than very sorry

Cheers

Craig

[scotty nm35]

I have the same stands, is it only the Repco ones? Might get some newies just in case...

[R31 Gagz]

I believe so, but I think any other brand stands with the same latching system would be worth investigating....I'm thinking I'll try and find a set like this, the pins would be far less likely to fail that a hinged latch...I think this is a good example where a simple system works better than an overcomplicated one, I wouldn't quite say the latch is overcomplicated but going back to basics is usually the best way to ensure its main purpose...keeping our DIY mechanics safe

Cheers,

Craig

[GTR-N1]

Pretty gruesome story Craig when one thinks about it.

Always wise to stick one's rims under the car too, as a Plan B.

[R31Nismoid]

I've never really trusted them - they just dont feel like they click in properly

[R31 Gagz]

Yeah would have been pretty horrible Terry ...I'd say it's the actual event that led to the recall. Very unfortunate it wasn't picked up before something like that could happen.

Always used to throw the rims under on the old R31 when jacking but once I got the stands I stopped as I figured that was the safety net, most of the time leaving the car on the jack after just letting it down onto the stands so there wasn't any chance off them being knocked over either. There have been times I've taken the jack away though for access and then its solely the stands stopping me from being crushed

Anyway, hope this helps stop any more tragedies from happening...spread it to any other Aussie car forums your a member of that hasn't heard of it yet, that's what I did as I'm pretty much 100% on the Aus300zx forum normally (as much as I hate being part of chain mail, I feel this is a little different ).

Cheers,

Craig

[JayM35]

Personally i'd never buy something like that from Repco/Supercheap/Other retail monster. Always go to a trade shop, better product and often will give a good discount if you ask nicely.

I've got a set of 6ton stands(no brand, trade shop ratchet type) and they're solid. I still put a few wheels under the car if i'm under it though. Never rely on just stands, no matter what brand or quality.

[GTR-N1]

There's a foot operated jack at Repco that suits low lip cars.

It has two tines that stick out towards the front (like a fork lift).

It'll fit under anything that is 105mm off the ground.

Then when you look at the fine print and you think, WTF!!!

It's rated at only 650Kg which converts to 0.71ton. Don't get duped! It can only lift less than a quarter of a 3 ton trolley jack - for crying out loud!!!!!!

BTW Craig, tow your lovely R32 GT-R up to the 21st Anniv of R32 GT-R next month so that you can sell it here and we can gawk at it!

[Duncan]

that is very sad to hear.

I've got 6 stands of that style....not sure if the recall relates to a manufacturing issue in their product, or a general issue with that ratcheting style?

[Mandingo]

Thanks for the heads up blokes. Will spread the word.

[Chris Rogers]

ta! I have a set of those. think I'll toss them.