| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : AM GENERAL | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V134000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19771221 | Date Received by ODI: 19770902 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 409 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE LATERAL RADIUS ROD COULD PREMATURELY FAIL, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT LATERALLY WHILE THE WHEELS ARE TURNING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED OVER SEVERE BUMPS OR POT HOLES. FAILURE COULD OCCUR DUE TO A PART NUMBER STAMP THAT WAS ADDED IN THE AREA OF THE BEND ON THE ROD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATERAL RADIUS ROD WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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