AM General 1974–1978 Parking Brake recall
Recalled May 9, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V104000 · AM General
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
1,516 units
Description
IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.
What to do
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
AM General 10240
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →