Skip to content
Recall campaign81V123000

Recall 81V123000: 1978–1979 AM General AM General

Structure › Body › Door
Report received
Oct 14, 1981
Manufacturer
Am general corporation
Potentially affected
399vehicles
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

The present exit door configuration may allow a passenger"s foot, arm, or shoulder, or the body of a child to become caught in the door pocket.

Remedy

Warning decals and modification kit will be provided without charge.

Affected model years

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

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.