Am General 10240 1976

Model 10240 made in 1976 by Am General got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, parking brake.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
80V154000AM GENERAL CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1976 to 04/01/1980V (Vehicle)29911/17/1980MFRAM GENERAL LLC11/21/198012/17/1980567
Defect SummaryInformation supplied on the certification plate is insufficient and inaccurate.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect vehicles for correct certification information and, if necessary, replace the existing plates with corrected plates listing the proper information. this will be done at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: insufficient or inaccurate information could lead to anunsafe driving condition.
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE
78V104000AM GENERAL CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1974 to 03/01/1978V (Vehicle)151605/04/1978MFRAM GENERAL LLC05/09/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryIf vehicle is inadvertently driven with the parking brakes engaged, severe overheating of the cast iron brake drum may occur.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe defective brake drums will be replaced by the dealer, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: parking brakes; propeller shaft brake drum.consequences of defect: overheating may cause the brake drum to disintegrate.pieces of the drum may be propelled in all directions, causing injury topassengers in the rear of the vehicle and persons in the immediate area outsideof the coach.