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  NHTSA Recall 76V189000

NHTSA Campaign Id 76V189000; Date: Nov. 22, 1976

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1975 Am General A 1976 Am General A 1976 Am General B

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

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 343

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Am general campaign no n/a. Transit buses. Possibility that the steeringtransfer gears locking tab of lockwasher on the output shaft may not be engaged(bent over) to retain the output gear locknut. If thiscondition exists, it mayallow the output gear to move away from the driving gear, and loss of steeringcontrol may occur. (correct by inspecting to insure proper lock-washerengagement). Bus-transit.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1976

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