AM General 1978–1979 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled May 16, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V118000 · AM General
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
Units
398 units
Description
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
Product
AM General AM GENERAL
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →