| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : 10240 | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : 19740201 - 19780301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V104000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780504 | Date Received by ODI: 19780509 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1516 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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