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1978 Am General DJ5G

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1978 Am General DJ5G. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

1 recall names the 1978 Am General DJ5G. Newest first.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Oct 24, 1979NHTSA 79V2360006,515 vehicles
The manual control lever may fracture due to improper material composition causing possible loss of function.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the automatic transmission manual control shift lever with a new lever assembly at no cost to owner.
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