AM GENERAL FJ8C 1984: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : FJ8C | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1984-03-01 - 1984-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V041000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-03-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-04-07 | Date Added to Database: 1987-04-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5645 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE/VACUUM SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FJ8C 1/2 TON DELIVERY VAN. |
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