Vehicle recall 74V066000 · April 25, 1974

AM General FJ8 and FJ8A

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

Notes: Am general campaign no n/a.fleet van 1/2 ton.built July 1 1973 thru APRIL17 1974.POSSIBILITY of distortion of the boxed frame area at the steeringgear attaching location due to improperly located of "s" spacers on thevehicle.this may reduce the torque on the steering gear adapter retainingbolts.if this condition exists it could result in loss of steering ability.(correct by inspecting and reinforcing box frame to preclude loss of torque onsteering gear adapter retaining bolts).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V066000
Reported to NHTSA: April 25, 1974
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: April 19, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,973
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 74V066000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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AM General FJ8 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
AM General FJ8A (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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