Am General Replacement Frame
Model Replacement Frame made by Am General got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 9999
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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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E034000 | AM GENERAL LLC | from 02/18/2010 to 01/31/2011 | E (Equipment) | 1513 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 08/31/2011 | 09/06/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. if not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the vehicle steering response would be reduced which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Am general's recall campaign number is amg-r1101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||