Defect Description For Recall
VacuUM Harness Assembly Hoses Become Loose And Can Contact Engine Exhaust Ports. Contact With Exhaust Exposes Hoses To High Temperature Which Causes Carbonization Of The Hoses Material.
Make Of Vehicle
AM General
Model Of Vehicle
FJ8C
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
87V041000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, Combustion Or Auto Ignition Can Take Placeand The Hose Ignites Which Can Cause Severe Engine Compartment Damage Andpossible Loss Of Vehicle Due To Fire.
Fix Defect
Reroute VacuUM Hoses To Preclude Contact With Exhaust System.
Vehicle Manufacturer
AM General Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19840301
End Of Manufacture
19841201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5645
Date Owners Notified
19870330
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
AM General Llc
Date Report Received
19870407