Link: connectionRecall 73V-200 · 1972–1973 Am General FJ8
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 73V-200 covers 2,827 1972–1973 Am General FJ8 for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V200000 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.HALF-TON POSTAL SERVICE.POSSIBILITY THAT A BENDIN THE STEERING DRAG LINK AT THE THREADED END OF THE LONG SOCKET WHICH WASCAUSED BY AN ACCIDENTAL IMPACT WITH THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL INTO A CURB.THISCONDITION COULD RESULT IN CONTINUED BENDING REVERSALS AND ULTIMATE FAILURETHROUGH FATIGUE AT THE BENT SECTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING DRAGLINKS WHERENECESSARY).
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 July 1, 1972 to February 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.