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  Safety Recalls of Am General Am General Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Am General Am General. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Am General Am General.

NHTSA Recall #: 81V123000; Oct. 14, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Am General Am General, 1979 Am General Am General
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Recall Summary: The present exit door configuration may allow a passenger"s foot, arm, or shoulder, or the body of a child to become caught in the door pocket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V118000; May. 16, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Am General Am General, 1979 Am General Am General
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: An incorrect length screw was used for attaching the emergency exit release mechanism. This may cause the handle to become loose and, possibly, inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V134000; Sep. 2, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Am General Am General, 1977 Am General Am General
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the lateral radius rod could prematurely fail, allowing the rear axle to shift laterally while the wheels are turning or when the vehicle is operated over severe bumps or pot holes.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Am General Am General Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 14, 1981   Structure:body:door 399
May. 16, 1979   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 398
Sep. 2, 1977   Suspension:rear 409


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Am General Am General Model Years

Model# Recalls
1979 Am General Am General 2
1978 Am General Am General 2
1977 Am General Am General 1
1976 Am General Am General 1