Recall 77V227000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Defect in 1975-1976 AM GENERAL DJ5D
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,051 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V227000 |
| Manufacturer | AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,051 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY POSSIBLY BECOME IGNITED. THE DEFECTIVE STOP LIGHT SWITCHES MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO START A FIRE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH ORIGINAL STOP LIGHT SWITCHES WITH ONES OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
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 |