Recall 77V061000: Am general corporation

Report received

Apr 28, 1977

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

2,270vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". When subjected to a 30 m.p.h. Fixed barrier collision test, the frame side rails collapsed and the bracketry attached to one of the rails supporting the fuel assembly ruptured or punctured the fuel tank. This could allow excessive fuel spillage.

Remedy

Dealer will remount the fuel tank to the body floor pan and structure, and shield the frame reinforcement to prevent penetration.