Recalls for 1973 Am General Fj8a

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Am general campaign no ps-150.1/2-ton trucks.possibility that the left-handtie rod socket may fail.cracks will show on the front and rear surfaces, atthe bottom of the threads next to the tie rod tube.if the complete tie rodend should separate at the cracked location, loss of steering control canoccur.(correct by inspecting and replacing the left-hand tie rod end withimproved design).truck-heavy.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Am general campaign no n/a.1/2-ton u.s.postal vehicles.possibility onthe front axle assembly the left and right side spindles could fracture at apoint approximately 3/4 inch inward from the inner threaded area where thesmall diameter shaft is blended into larger portion of shaft.if thiscondition occurs, it could result in loss of steering control due to separationof wheel from spindle.(correct by inspecting and replacing with an improveddesign front axle spindles).

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Am general campaign no n/a.1/2 ton postal truck.possibility that there wasless than desired weld penetration in the flange to spindle weld joint.alsothe king pins were made from steel with a higher level of foreign materialsthan design specimens.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle and spindleassembly).

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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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).