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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
77V134000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 409 | 12/21/1977 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 09/02/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lateral radius rod without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |