Vehicle recall 72V056000 · March 10, 1972

1970 AM General DJ5A

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

Notes: Am general campaign no 72-0056.1/4 ton post office.manfd AUG.1969 THRUSEPT.1970.POSSIBILITY that engine mounts can separate at point ofattachment (bonding) of rubber to metal mounting pads.(correct by inspectingand installing engine torque restraint kit to prevent engine rotation if frontengine mount fails.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V056000
Reported to NHTSA: March 10, 1972
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 7, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 24,398
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 72V056000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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AM General DJ5A (1970): 1970

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