Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 88V-132 · 1984 Am General FJ8c
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 88V-132 covers 5,645 1984 Am General FJ8c for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
PLASTIC PRODUCTION ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER MAY LEAK OIL DUE TO WARPING OR IMPROPER SEALING.
The risk
OIL COULD IGNITE AND CREATE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER.
SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE ROCKER COVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1/2 TON DELIVERY VAN USPS VEHICLES.
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 March 1, 1984 to December 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNHTSA