NHTSA Recall 77V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V061000; Date: Apr. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Am General FJ9
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,270
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". When subjected to a 30 m. P. H. Fixed barrier collision test, the frame side rails collapsed and the bracketry attached to one of the rails supporting the fuel assembly ruptured or punctured the fuel tank. This could allow excessive fuel spillage.
How to Fix:
Dealer will remount the fuel tank to the body floor pan and structure, and shield the frame reinforcement to prevent penetration.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: structure; frame side rails. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage, resulting from a vehicle impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious passenger injuries.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1987
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