1978 AM GENERAL 10240 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V104000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Parking brake:driveline
Manufactured:: 01/31/1974 - 02/28/1978
Affected:: 1,516
Defect:: If vehicle is inadvertently driven with the parking brakes engaged, severe overheating of the cast iron brake drum may occur.
Correction:: The defective brake drums will be replaced by the dealer, without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: parking brakes; propeller shaft brake drum.consequences of defect: overheating may cause the brake drum to disintegrate.pieces of the drum may be propelled in all directions, causing injury topassengers in the rear of the vehicle and persons in the immediate area outsideof the coach.
Campaign:: 80V154000 on 12/16/1980
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:: 10/31/1976 - 03/31/1980
Affected:: 299
Defect:: Information supplied on the certification plate is insufficient and inaccurate.
Correction:: The dealer will inspect vehicles for correct certification information and, if necessary, replace the existing plates with corrected plates listing the proper information. this will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: insufficient or inaccurate information could lead to anunsafe driving condition.