AM GENERAL FJ8 1972: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V200000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8 | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-10-01 | 1973-10-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-07-01 - 1973-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2827
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.HALF-TON POSTAL SERVICE.POSSIBILITY THAT A BENDIN THE STEERING DRAG LINK AT THE THREADED END OF THE LONG SOCKET WHICH WASCAUSED BY AN ACCIDENTAL IMPACT WITH THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL INTO A CURB.THISCONDITION COULD RESULT IN CONTINUED BENDING REVERSALS AND ULTIMATE FAILURETHROUGH FATIGUE AT THE BENT SECTION.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING DRAGLINKS WHERENECESSARY'.
