Vehicle recall 73V200000 · October 5, 1973

1972-1973 AM General FJ8

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

Notes: Am general campaign no n/a.half-ton postal service.possibility that a bendin the steering drag link at the threaded end of the long socket which wascaused by an accidental impact with the right front wheel into a curb.thiscondition could result in continued bending reversals and ultimate failurethrough fatigue at the bent section.(correct by inspecting and replacing draglinks wherenecessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V200000
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 1973
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: October 1, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,827
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 73V200000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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AM General FJ8 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972

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