Vehicle recall 75V115000 · June 18, 1975

1973-1974 AM General 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.1/2-ton u.s.postal vehicles.possibility onthe front axle assembly the left and right side spindles could fracture at apoint approximately 3/4 inch inward from the inner threaded area where thesmall diameter shaft is blended into larger portion of shaft.if thiscondition occurs, it could result in loss of steering control due to separationof wheel from spindle.(correct by inspecting and replacing with an improveddesign front axle spindles).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V115000
Reported to NHTSA: June 18, 1975
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: June 13, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 11,994
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 75V115000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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