Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity”. When Subjected To A 30 M.P.H. Fixed Barrier Collision Test, The Frame Side Rails Collapsed And The Bracketry Attached To One Of The Rails Supporting The Fuel Assembly Ruptured Or Punctured The Fuel Tank. This Could Allow Excessive Fuel Spillage.
Make Of Vehicle
AM General
Model Of Vehicle
FJ9
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V061000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Remount The Fuel Tank To The Body Floor Pan And Structure, And Shield The Frame Reinforcement To Prevent Penetration.
Vehicle Manufacturer
AM General Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2270
Date Owners Notified
19870501
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
AM General Llc
Date Report Received
19770428
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301