NHTSA Campaign 82V057000
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Issued by AM GENERAL CORPORATION · Reported Jun 3, 1982 · 3,227 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE COMPLETELY.
Remedy
RIGHT AND LEFT SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTH-IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8 | 1972 | 3,227 |
| AM GENERAL | FJ8 | 1973 | 3,227 |
| AM GENERAL | FJ8B | 1974 | 3,227 |
| AM GENERAL | FJ8B | 1975 | 3,227 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V057000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.