Recall 79V118000: 1978–1979 AM General AM General

Report received

May 16, 1979

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

398vehicles

Model years

1978–1979

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

An incorrect length screw was used for attaching the emergency exit release mechanism. This may cause the handle to become loose and, possibly, inoperative.

Remedy

Dealer will install longer screws and, if necessary, a new retainer plate in the emergency exit release mechanism.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 AM General AM General0 complaints
• 1979 AM General AM General0 complaints