NHTSA Recall 75V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 75V115000; Date: Jun. 18, 1975
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Am General Fj8a; 1974 Am General Fj8a
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 11,994
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Am general campaign no n/a. 1/2-ton u. S. Postal vehicles. Possibility onthe front axle assembly the left and right side spindles could fracture at apoint approximately 3/4 inch inward from the inner threaded area where thesmall diameter shaft is blended into larger portion of shaft. If thiscondition occurs, it could result in loss of steering control due to separationof wheel from spindle. (correct by inspecting and replacing with an improveddesign front axle spindles).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 1975
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