| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : DJ5D | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V227000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780201 | Date Received by ODI: 19771220 | 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: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3051 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH ORIGINAL STOP LIGHT SWITCHES WITH ONES OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF 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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