Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-173 · 1973 Am General FJ8a
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 73V-173 covers 697 1973 Am General FJ8a for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.1/2 TON POSTAL TRUCK.POSSIBILITY THAT THERE WASLESS THAN DESIRED WELD PENETRATION IN THE FLANGE TO SPINDLE WELD JOINT.ALSOTHE KING PINS WERE MADE FROM STEEL WITH A HIGHER LEVEL OF FOREIGN MATERIALSTHAN DESIGN SPECIMENS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE AND SPINDLEASSEMBLY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1973 to July 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.