NHTSA Recall 79V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V236000; Date: Oct. 24, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Am General Dj5g; 1979 Am General Dj5g
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 6,515
Recall Summary:
The manual control lever may fracture due to improper material composition causing possible loss of function.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the automatic transmission manual control shift lever with a new lever assembly at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, light. System: power train; transmission, control lever. Consequences of defect: if fracture does occur, the transmission will remain inthe position at which failure occurred. This may lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 1979
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