Am General Recall 85V001000: Structure
NHTSA recall 85V001000 · announced December 2, 1985 · filed by Am General Corporation · 334 units affected
The problem
THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6X6 5TON MILITARY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FRAME.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.