Vehicle recall 74V169000 · October 2, 1974

1973-1974 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.mfgd.oct 23, 1973 thru SEPT.18,1974.POSSIBILITY of a misalignment between the accelerator treadle cableopening and the cable entrance through the toeboard.if this condition exists,the cable may become kinked due to the accelerator rod overtravel and it ispossible that the cable will fail to return idle to position.it could alsocause cable to fray andfail, resulting in power shutdown.(correct byinspecting and replacing cable where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V169000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 1974
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: October 4, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 22,364
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Cables

Recall 74V169000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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AM General DJ5C (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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