Parking brake: drivelineRecall 78V-104 · 1974–1978 Am General 10240

AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 78V-104 covers 1,516 1974–1978 Am General 10240 for a parking brake: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,5161 model

ReportedMay 9, 1978Owners notified May 4, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; PROPELLER SHAFT BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM TO DISINTEGRATE.PIECES OF THE DRUM MAY BE PROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, CAUSING INJURY TOPASSENGERS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OUTSIDEOF THE COACH.

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 102401974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Built from February 1, 1974 to March 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.