Vehicle recall 74V168000 · October 2, 1974

1974 AM General DJ5C

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

Notes: Am general campaign no n/A.1/4 ton.mfg'd April 1, 1974 thru may 31,1974.POSSIBILITY there is a lack of sufficient windshield glass retention at the topedge because of the oversize condition of the front windshield frame assembly.if this condition exists, the windshield could disengage from the frame whendriving at high speed due to air pressure on the glass.(correct by inspectingand installing retainer clip on bolt to retain windshield).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V168000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 1974
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: October 4, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,480
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 74V168000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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AM General DJ5C (1974): 1974

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