NHTSA recall 87V041000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Am General FJ8C
Reported Apr 7, 19875,645 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONBuilt Mar 1, 1984 – Dec 1, 1984
The defect
Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports. contact with exhaust exposes hoses to high temperature which causes carbonization of the hoses material.
The risk
As a result, combustion or auto ignition can take placeand the hose ignites which can cause severe engine compartment damage andpossible loss of vehicle due to fire.
The remedy
Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.