Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M939 | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19830801 - 19831001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V001000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19841219 | Date Received by ODI: 19851202 | Date Added to Database: 19850114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: STRUCTURE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 334 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED TO EXTEND THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE FRAME WERE NOT INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE EXTENDED FRAME CONTAINS A WINCH, THAT WHEN USED MAY CAUSE THE FRAME TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
||
Consequence:
|
||
Remedy:
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN. |
||
Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |