1973 AM GENERAL FJ8 Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 74V066000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Affected:
- 8,973
- Notes:
- Am general campaign no n/a.fleet van 1/2 ton.built july 1 1973 thru april17 1974.possibility of distortion of the boxed frame area at the steeringgear attaching location due to improperly located of "s" spacers on thevehicle.this may reduce the torque on the steering gear adapter retainingbolts.if this condition exists it could result in loss of steering ability.(correct by inspecting and reinforcing box frame to preclude loss of torque onsteering gear adapter retaining bolts).
- 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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