NHTSA recall 85V001000
Structure
Am General M939
Reported Dec 2, 1985334 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1983 – Oct 1, 1983
The defect
The vehicles were modified to extend the front frame assembly. However, certain components and attaching hardware required to extend the frame were not installed. consequence of defect: the extended frame contains a winch, that when used may cause the frame to fail and cause an accident.
The remedy
Inspect and if necessary retrofitting to the required design.