Does the 1984 AM General FJ8C have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1984 AM General FJ8C recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1984 AM General FJ8C?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1984 AM General FJ8C recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1984 AM General FJ8C. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your AM General been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A AM General dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1984 AM General FJ8C recalls, newest first

August 8, 1988NHTSA 88V1320005,645 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Plastic production engine valve rocker cover may leak oil due to warping or improper sealing.
Consequence: Oil could ignite and create an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Replace engine valve rocker cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 1987NHTSA 87V0410005,645 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports. Contact with exhaust exposes hoses to high temperature which causes carbonization of the hoses material.
Consequence: As a result, combustion or auto ignition can take placeand the hose ignites which can cause severe engine compartment damage andpossible loss of vehicle due to fire.
Remedy: Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 1984NHTSA 84V087000497 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 MPH frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.
Remedy: Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1984 AM General FJ8C were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other AM General FJ8C years

1984 (3)

Other 1984 AM General models

Questions

Does the 1984 AM General FJ8C have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1984 AM General FJ8C recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1984 AM General FJ8C?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.