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Recall campaign78V104000

Recall 78V104000: Am general corporation

Parking brake › Driveline
Report received
May 9, 1978
Manufacturer
Am general corporation
Potentially affected
1,516vehicles
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

If vehicle is inadvertently driven with the parking brakes engaged, severe overheating of the cast iron brake drum may occur.

Remedy

The defective brake drums will be replaced by the dealer, without charge.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.