StructureRecall 85V-001 · 1984 Am General M939
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 85V-001 covers 334 1984 Am General M939 for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6X6 5TON MILITARY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FRAME.
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 August 1, 1983 to October 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.