AM GENERAL LLC: Safety Recalls in 1987
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by AM GENERAL LLC in 1987. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
April 7, 1987
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE:OTHER PARTS
VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL.
NHTSA ID: 87V041000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 5,645
Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT, COMBUSTION OR AUTO IGNITION CAN TAKE PLACEAND THE HOSE IGNITES WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE ANDPOSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.
Corrective Action:
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 5, 1987
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS.
NHTSA ID: 87V027000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 10,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 5, 1987
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR.
NHTSA ID: 87V026000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 8,982
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL DECAL WARNING DRIVER TO ENGAGE PARK BRAKE AND TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE. ALSO, INSTALL A WATERPROOF SAFETY SWITCH TO REPLACE NEUTRAL SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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