AM GENERAL FJ8 1973: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 74V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-04-19 | 1974-04-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-04-01 - 1975-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8973
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.FLEET VAN 1/2 TON.BUILT JULY 1 1973 THRU APRIL17 1974.POSSIBILITY OF DISTORTION OF THE BOXED FRAME AREA AT THE STEERINGGEAR ATTACHING LOCATION DUE TO IMPROPERLY LOCATED OF "S" SPACERS ON THEVEHICLE.THIS MAY REDUCE THE TORQUE ON THE STEERING GEAR ADAPTER RETAININGBOLTS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REINFORCING BOX FRAME TO PRECLUDE LOSS OF TORQUE ONSTEERING GEAR ADAPTER RETAINING BOLTS'.
