Spindle: armRecall 75V-115 · 1973–1974 Am General FJ8a

AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 75V-115 covers 11,994 1973–1974 Am General FJ8a for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 1975.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected11,9941 model

ReportedJun 18, 1975Owners notified Jun 13, 1975

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 75V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.1/2-TON U.S.POSTAL VEHICLES.POSSIBILITY ONTHE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SPINDLES COULD FRACTURE AT APOINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH INWARD FROM THE INNER THREADED AREA WHERE THESMALL DIAMETER SHAFT IS BLENDED INTO LARGER PORTION OF SHAFT.IF THISCONDITION OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DUE TO SEPARATIONOF WHEEL FROM SPINDLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH AN IMPROVEDDESIGN FRONT AXLE SPINDLES).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Am General FJ8a1973, 1974