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  NHTSA Recall 85V001000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V001000; Date: Dec. 2, 1985

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Am General M939

Component: Structure

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 334

icon3 Recall Summary:

The vehicles were modified to extend the front frame assembly. However, certain components and attaching hardware required to extend the frame were not installed. Consequence of defect: the extended frame contains a winch, that when used may cause the frame to fail and cause an accident.

icon2 How to Fix:

Inspect and if necessary retrofitting to the required design.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: 6x6 5ton military trucks. System: frame.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 1984

Also see:

All recalls of Am General vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.