Recalls for your 1972 Am General Fj8

Recalls for 1972 Am General Fj8

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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM


Posted on: 1982-06-09
Description
The front wheel spindle may develop cracks and eventually fracture completely.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Am general campaign no n/a.half-ton postal service.possibility that a bendin the steering drag link at the threaded end of the long socket which wascaused by an accidental impact with the right front wheel into a curb.thiscondition could result in continued bending reversals and ultimate failurethrough fatigue at the bent section.(correct by inspecting and replacing draglinks wherenecessary).