NHTSA safety recall

Recall 85V001000

Structure — Am General · reported 2 Dec 1985 · 334 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

The fix

INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6X6 5TON MILITARY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FRAME.

NHTSA campaign
85V001000
Filed by
Am General Corporation
Report received
2 Dec 1985
Owners notified
19 Dec 1984
Potentially affected
334

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1984 Am General M939

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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