NHTSA Recall 73V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V173000; Date: Aug. 22, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Am General Fj8a
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 697
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Am general campaign no n/a. 1/2 ton postal truck. Possibility that there wasless than desired weld penetration in the flange to spindle weld joint. Alsothe king pins were made from steel with a higher level of foreign materialsthan design specimens. (correct by inspecting and replacing axle and spindleassembly).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 1973
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