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1976 AM GENERAL 10240

2 recalls — 0 complaints

80V154000 Nov 21, 1980
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE IS INSUFFICIENT AND INACCURATE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CORRECT CERTIFICATION INFORMATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING PLATES WITH CORRECTED PLATES LISTING THE PROPER INFORMATION. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
299 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
78V104000 May 9, 1978
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
Defect Description
IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
1,516 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

AM GENERAL 10240 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AM GENERAL 10240 across all model years (1974–1980).

11 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AM GENERAL 10240 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 (current) 2 0
1975 2 0 View
1974 1 0 View

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