Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #11E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E034000 by Am General Llc. Includes 1,513 affected units, STEERING GEAR BRACKET, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. if not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket.

Corrective Action

Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E034000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-08-31T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear bracket

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,513

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AMG-R1101

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. if not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the vehicle steering response would be reduced which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-nu5z_w6md~yube

NHTSA ID: 11E034000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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