OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V001000

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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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