AM GENERAL LLC: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AM GENERAL LLC in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 21, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM SENSOR CIRCUIT CONTAINS A TWO WIRE CONNECTOR WHICH COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN THE ENGINE IGNITION. THIS DIFFICULTY WOULD BE THE RESULT OF MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL ACTION AT THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 78V147000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 19,607

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WITH NEW TYPE CONNECTIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 9, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:DRIVELINE TYPE:

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

NHTSA ID: 78V104000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 1,516

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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