OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V001000
Structure
Reported Dec 2, 1985 · AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY RETROFITTING TO THE REQUIRED DESIGN.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6X6 5TON MILITARY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FRAME.
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