Am General recall: Structure
What is wrong
Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. Cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. If not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket.
What could happen
If this occurs, the vehicle steering response would be reduced which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle crash.
The fix
Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466.
Vehicles covered
- Am General Replacement Frame
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E034000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Am General LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 31, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,513
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 18, 2010 to Jan 31, 2011
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- AMG-R1101
Notes
Am general's recall campaign number is amg-r1101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.