Am General Dj5c 1974

Model Dj5c made in 1974 by Am General got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control and visibility.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
74V208000AM GENERAL CORPORATION V (Vehicle)14910/29/1974MFRAM GENERAL LLC11/04/197410/12/1979
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NotesAm general campaign no n/a.us postal 1/4-ton.possibility that the lowerbrake pedal arm may experience a transverse fracture across the 27/64 diameterhole due to inadequately malleablized and brittle pedal arm part.(correct byinspecting and replacing with improved pedal arm).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
74V169000AM GENERAL CORPORATION V (Vehicle)2236410/04/1974MFRAM GENERAL LLC10/02/197410/12/1979
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NotesAm general campaign no n/a.1/4 ton.mfgd.oct 23, 1973 thru sept.18,1974.possibility of a misalignment between the accelerator treadle cableopening and the cable entrance through the toeboard.if this condition exists,the cable may become kinked due to the accelerator rod overtravel and it ispossible that the cable will fail to return idle to position.it could alsocause cable to fray andfail, resulting in power shutdown.(correct byinspecting and replacing cable where necessary).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
74V168000AM GENERAL CORPORATION V (Vehicle)248010/04/1974MFRAM GENERAL LLC10/02/197410/12/1979
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NotesAm general campaign no n/a.1/4 ton.mfg'd april 1, 1974 thru may 31,1974.possibility there is a lack of sufficient windshield glass retention at the topedge because of the oversize condition of the front windshield frame assembly.if this condition exists, the windshield could disengage from the frame whendriving at high speed due to air pressure on the glass.(correct by inspectingand installing retainer clip on bolt to retain windshield).