1972 AM GENERAL FJ8 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 73V200000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1972 - 01/31/1973
- Affected:
- 2,827
- Notes:
- Am general campaign no n/a.half-ton postal service.possibility that a bendin the steering drag link at the threaded end of the long socket which wascaused by an accidental impact with the right front wheel into a curb.thiscondition could result in continued bending reversals and ultimate failurethrough fatigue at the bent section.(correct by inspecting and replacing draglinks wherenecessary).
- Campaign:
- 82V057000 on 06/08/1982
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1972 - 04/30/1975
- Affected:
- 3,227
- Defect:
- The front wheel spindle may develop cracks and eventually fracture completely.
- Correction:
- Right and left spindles will be replaced with a strength-improved version without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks, delivery.system: suspension; front wheel spindle.consequences of defect: spindle fracture could result in front wheelseparation, possible loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
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