AM GENERAL LLC: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AM GENERAL LLC in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 31, 2011

(Campaign #: AMG-R1101)

STEERING GEAR BRACKET

AM GENERAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FRAMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 1987-1994 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LONG LIFE VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET TO THE FRAME. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME BUT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE VIA THE STABILIZER BAR BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 11E034000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,513

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE STEERING RESPONSE WOULD BE REDUCED WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

AM GENERAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-877-782-0466.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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