Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V001000 Reported December 2, 1985

Structure:frame:members and body:truck

Q: What is recall 85V001000?

NHTSA recall 85V001000 was issued by Am General Llc on December 2, 1985. It addresses: Structure:frame:members and body:truck. The recall affects approximately 334 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Am General Llc · N/A · 334 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Am General Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

334

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 2, 1985

Defect Summary

The vehicles were modified to extend the front frame assembly. However, certain components and attaching hardware required to extend the frame were not installed. consequence of defect: the extended frame contains a winch, that when used may cause the frame to fail and cause an accident.

Corrective Action

Inspect and if necessary retrofitting to the required design.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference recall ID 85V001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V001000?

NHTSA recall 85V001000 was issued by Am General Llc on December 2, 1985. It addresses: Structure:frame:members and body:truck. The recall affects approximately 334 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.