AM GENERAL FJ8 1972: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8 | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-07-28 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-06-09 |
Production Dates: 1972-04-01 - 1975-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3227
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE COMPLETELY.
Remedy
RIGHT AND LEFT SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTH-IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, DELIVERY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPINDLE FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEELSEPARATION, POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
