Recalls for your 1976 Am General 10240

Recalls for 1976 Am General 10240

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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 1980-12-17
Description
Information supplied on the certification plate is insufficient and inaccurate.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect vehicles for correct certification information and, if necessary, replace the existing plates with corrected plates listing the proper information.  This will be done at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: insufficient or inaccurate information could lead to anunsafe driving condition.

DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
If vehicle is inadvertently driven with the parking brakes engaged, severe overheating of the cast iron brake drum may occur.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The defective brake drums will be replaced by the dealer, without charge.

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.