AM GENERAL LLC: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AM GENERAL LLC in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 24, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER

THE MANUAL CONTROL LEVER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL COMPOSITION CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF FUNCTION.

NHTSA ID: 79V236000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 6,515

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL CONTROL SHIFT LEVER WITH A NEW LEVER ASSEMBLY AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 16, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ID: 79V118000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 398

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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