AM GENERAL FJ8C 1984: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8C | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-03-30 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-04-08 |
Production Dates: 1984-03-01 - 1984-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5645
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
SYSTEM: ENGINE/VACUUM SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FJ8C 1/2 TON DELIVERY VAN.
