NHTSA Recall 77V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V126000; Date: Aug. 19, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Am General FJ9
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,263
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the steering wheel retainer nut and both ends of the intermediate steering shaft assembly universal joint retaining hardware (consisting of the pinch bolt and nuts), may not have been tightened to specifications. This would allow the nuts to loosen and gradually back off.
How to Fix:
Dealer will tighten all suspect nuts to correct specifications, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: postal vans. System: steering; steering wheel, retainer nut. Consequences of defect: the steering wheel could separate from the steeringshaft, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 1977
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