AM General 1984 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled April 7, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V041000 · AM General
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Units
5,645 units
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.
What to do
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Product
AM General FJ8C
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →