Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V001000

Structure

AM GENERAL CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-12-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V001000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
334
Reported to NHTSA
1985-12-02
Owners notified
1984-12-19

Defect description

THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6X6 5TON MILITARY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FRAME.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
AM GENERAL M9391984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.