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  NHTSA Recall 74V066000

NHTSA Campaign Id 74V066000; Date: Apr. 25, 1974

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Am General FJ8 1974 Am General FJ8 1973 Am General Fj8a 1974 Am General Fj8a

Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 8,973

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 1974

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