1975 AM GENERAL DJ5D Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V147000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:module
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1974 - 12/31/1975
- Affected:
- 19,607
- Defect:
- The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. this difficulty would be the result of mechanical or chemical action at the connector.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the two-wire connector with new type connections, free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: postal vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine stalling during vehicle operation could occurrepeatedly without prior warning. this would increase the potential for avehicle accident in the midst of traffic.note: should stalling occur, the turn signal and hazard warning lights shouldbe used to guide the vehicle safely off the road. the engine should be ready torestart momentarily. unplugging and cleaning the connector terminals shouldhelp the engine to restart.
- Campaign:
- 77V227000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Affected:
- 3,051
- Defect:
- On the involved vehicles, combustible material in the brake master cylinder area and, in particular, the stop light switches may possibly become ignited. the defective stop light switches may generate enough heat to start a fire.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace both original stop light switches with ones of a different design. this will be done free of charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: postal trucks.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result in vehicle damage andserious personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 75V136000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Affected:
- 39
- Notes:
- Am gernernal campaign no n/a.1/4-ton postal vehicle dispatcher.mfg.d jan.1975 thru june 1975.possibility that the brake master cylinder push rod maybecome detached from brake pedal arm due to the omission of the rod retainingwasher and cottor pin.(correct by inspecting and installing washer and cotterpin when necessary).
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