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NHTSA recall 77V061000

Structure

Am General FJ9

Reported Apr 28, 19772,270 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATION

The defect

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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Am General FJ9
1977

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; frame side rails.consequences of defect: fuel spillage, resulting from a vehicle impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious passenger injuries.