Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #77V061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V061000 by Am General Llc. Includes 2,270 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:TRUCK, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will remount the fuel tank to the body floor pan and structure, and shield the frame reinforcement to prevent penetration.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V061000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1977-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:frame:members and body:truck

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 2,270

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will remount the fuel tank to the body floor pan and structure, and shield the frame reinforcement to prevent penetration.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fmhq~yrjh~jz5f

NHTSA ID: 77V061000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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