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NHTSA recall 77V134000

Suspension › Rear

Am General Am General

Reported Sep 2, 1977409 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATION

The defect

On the involved vehicles, the lateral radius rod could prematurely fail, allowing the rear axle to shift laterally while the wheels are turning or when the vehicle IS operated over severe bumps or pot holes. Failure could occur due to a part number stamp that was added in the area of the bend on the rod.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lateral radius rod without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Am General Am General
19761977

Notes

Vehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; lateral radius rod.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: vehicle speed should immediately be reduced to a safe lower rate whereexcitation will cease and steering control can be maintained. The vehicleshould be removed from service and repaired as found necessary.