Defect Description For Recall
When Tested According To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301, “Fuel System Integrity”. Ruptures In The Fuel System Occurred In A 30 Mph Frontal Collision, Allowing Fuel To Leak. The Hardware Used To Attach The Body To The Chassis Failed In The Test. Movement Of The Vehicle”S Body During The Collision Resulted In Ruptures In Fuel System.
Make Of Vehicle
AM General
Model Of Vehicle
FJ8C
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
84V087000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Additional Hardware Will Be Installed To Tie The Rear Body To The Rear Bumper, A Spacer Will Be Placed In Front Of The Fuel Tank, And The Fuel Lines Will Be Rerouted To Prevent Shearing. Work Will Be Completed Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
AM General Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19840101
End Of Manufacture
19840401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
497
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
AM General Llc
Date Report Received
19840801
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301