Am General Fj8 1973
Model Fj8 made in 1973 by Am General got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1973
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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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V066000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 8973 | 04/19/1974 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 04/25/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Am general campaign no n/a.fleet van 1/2 ton.built july 1 1973 thru april17 1974.possibility of distortion of the boxed frame area at the steeringgear attaching location due to improperly located of s spacers on thevehicle.this may reduce the torque on the steering gear adapter retainingbolts.if this condition exists it could result in loss of steering ability.(correct by inspecting and reinforcing box frame to preclude loss of torque onsteering gear adapter retaining bolts). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V057000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 04/01/1972 to 05/01/1975 | V (Vehicle) | 3227 | 07/28/1982 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 06/03/1982 | 06/09/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front wheel spindle may develop cracks and eventually fracture completely. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Right and left spindles will be replaced with a strength-improved version without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, delivery.system: suspension; front wheel spindle.consequences of defect: spindle fracture could result in front wheelseparation, possible loss of vehicle control, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V200000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 07/01/1972 to 02/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 2827 | 10/01/1973 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 10/05/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Am general campaign no n/a.half-ton postal service.possibility that a bendin the steering drag link at the threaded end of the long socket which wascaused by an accidental impact with the right front wheel into a curb.thiscondition could result in continued bending reversals and ultimate failurethrough fatigue at the bent section.(correct by inspecting and replacing draglinks wherenecessary). | |||||||||||||||