Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #87V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V041000 by Am General Llc. Includes 5,645 affected units, ENGINE:OTHER PARTS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V041000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1987-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Engine:other parts

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,645

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qsh6~tdd5-mskd

NHTSA ID: 87V041000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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