Recall 77V126000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1977-1977 AM GENERAL FJ9
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,263 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V126000 |
| Manufacturer | AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,263 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINER NUT AND BOTH ENDS OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY UNIVERSAL JOINT RETAINING HARDWARE (CONSISTING OF THE PINCH BOLT AND NUTS), MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND GRADUALLY BACK OFF.
Remedy
DEALER WILL TIGHTEN ALL SUSPECT NUTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for AM GENERAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E088000 | 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 06E043000 | 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 88,303 | |
| 02V306000 | 2003 AM GENERAL H1 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 25 | |
| 01V336000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2,839 | |
| 00V005000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 980 | |
| 99V059000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 186 | |
| 96V049000 | 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3,000 | |
| 95V161000 | 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 463 | |
| 95V023000 | 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 150 | |
| 94V162000 | 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,300 |