Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 76V-110 · 1973–1974 Am General FJ8a
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 76V-110 covers 11,888 1973–1974 Am General FJ8a for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO PS-150.1/2-TON TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEFT-HANDTIE ROD SOCKET MAY FAIL.CRACKS WILL SHOW ON THE FRONT AND REAR SURFACES, ATTHE BOTTOM OF THE THREADS NEXT TO THE TIE ROD TUBE.IF THE COMPLETE TIE RODEND SHOULD SEPARATE AT THE CRACKED LOCATION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CANOCCUR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE LEFT-HAND TIE ROD END WITHIMPROVED DESIGN).TRUCK-HEAVY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.