Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V041000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

AM GENERAL CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-04-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V041000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
5,645
Reported to NHTSA
1987-04-07
Owners notified
1987-03-30

Defect description

VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, COMBUSTION OR AUTO IGNITION CAN TAKE PLACEAND THE HOSE IGNITES WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE ANDPOSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE/VACUUM SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FJ8C 1/2 TON DELIVERY VAN.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
AM GENERAL FJ8C1984

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.