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NHTSA recall 77V227000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Am General DJ5D

Reported Dec 20, 19773,051 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATION

The defect

On the involved vehicles, combustible material in the brake master cylinder area and, in particular, the stop light switches may possibly become ignited. The defective stop light switches may generate enough heat to start a fire.

The remedy

The dealer will replace both original stop light switches with ones of a different design. This will be done free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Am General DJ5D
19751976

Notes

Vehicle description: postal trucks.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result in vehicle damage andserious personal injury.