1978 Am General 10240
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Am General 10240. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Am General 10240. Newest first.
Information supplied on the certification plate IS insufficient and inaccurate.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect vehicles for correct certification information and, if necessary, replace the existing plates with corrected plates listing the proper information. This will be done at no charge to owner.
If vehicle IS inadvertently driven with the parking brakes engaged, severe overheating of the cast iron brake drum may occur.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The defective brake drums will be replaced by the dealer, without charge.
Every Am General 10240 model year
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