Vehicle recall 74V087000 · May 28, 1974

AM General 96406V and 96408V

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

Notes: Am general campaign no 001.TRANSIT coach.possibility that the valve cageassembly, an internal part of the accelerator system, could fracture resultingin an air leak or complete malfunction.if this occurs, it may result in pooracceleration or the throttle sticking in any position.(correct by inspectingand installing improved valved repair kit).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V087000
Reported to NHTSA: May 28, 1974
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 21, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 305
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 74V087000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

AM General 96406V (1974): 1974
AM General 96408V (1974): 1974

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