NHTSA Recall 87V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V041000; Date: Apr. 7, 1987
As a result, combustion or auto ignition can take placeand the hose ignites which can cause severe engine compartment damage andpossible loss of vehicle due to fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Am General Fj8c
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,645
Recall Summary:
Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports. Contact with exhaust exposes hoses to high temperature which causes carbonization of the hoses material.
How to Fix:
Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.
Recall Notes:
System: engine/vacuum system. Vehicle description: fj8c 1/2 ton delivery van.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 1987
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