Make : AM GENERAL | Model : AM GENERAL | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19770801 - 19790201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V118000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790606 | Date Received by ODI: 19790516 | 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: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 398 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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