AM GENERAL DJ5D 1975: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V227000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | DJ5D | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-02-01 | 1977-12-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-10-01 - 1976-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3051
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY POSSIBLY BECOME IGNITED. THE DEFECTIVE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO START A FIRE.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH ORIGINAL STOP LIGHT SWITCHES WITH ONES OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POSTAL TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE ANDSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
