Am General Recall 78V104000: Parking Brake, Driveline

NHTSA recall 78V104000 · announced May 9, 1978 · filed by Am General Corporation · 1,516 units affected

The problem

IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.

What to do

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; PROPELLER SHAFT BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM TO DISINTEGRATE.PIECES OF THE DRUM MAY BE PROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, CAUSING INJURY TOPASSENGERS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OUTSIDEOF THE COACH.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1974 Am General 10240
• 1975 Am General 10240
• 1976 Am General 10240
• 1977 Am General 10240
• 1978 Am General 10240

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.