Safety Recalls of Am General Fj8c Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Am General Fj8c. 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 Fj8c.

NHTSA Recall #: 88V132000; Aug. 8, 1988

Oil could ignite and create an engine compartment fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Am General Fj8c
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Plastic production engine valve rocker cover may leak oil due to warping or improper sealing. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V041000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V087000; Aug. 1, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Am General Fj8c
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Am General Fj8c Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 8, 1988   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 5,645
Apr. 7, 1987   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 5,645
Aug. 1, 1984   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 497