Am General Am General 1976

Model Am General made in 1976 by Am General got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR
77V134000AM GENERAL CORPORATION V (Vehicle)40912/21/1977MFRAM GENERAL LLC09/02/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the lateral radius rod could prematurely fail, allowing the rear axle to shift laterally while the wheels are turning or when the vehicle is operated over severe bumps or pot holes. failure could occur due to a part number stamp that was added in the area of the bend on the rod.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lateral radius rod without charge.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; lateral radius rod.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: vehicle speed should immediately be reduced to a safe lower rate whereexcitation will cease and steering control can be maintained. the vehicleshould be removed from service and repaired as found necessary.