AM General 1984 Structure recall
Recalled December 2, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V001000 · AM General
Remedy
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.
Units
334 units
Description
THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.
Product
AM General M939
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →