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Am General FJ8 and 1 more

Reported Jun 3, 19823,227 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1972 – May 1, 1975

The defect

The front wheel spindle may develop cracks and eventually fracture completely.

The remedy

Right and left spindles will be replaced with a strength-improved version without charge to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Notes

Vehicle description: trucks, delivery.system: suspension; front wheel spindle.consequences of defect: spindle fracture could result in front wheelseparation, possible loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

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