Vehicle recall 76V129000 · August 16, 1976

1975-1976 AM General Powrpak

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

Notes: Am general campaign no ps-152.TRUCKS, two unit chassis with power package.possibility that improper length steering gear mounting bolts were used andcould result in bolts bottoming out in the tapped gear housing holes.thiscondition could cause steering gear flexing or excessive wander, and possibleloss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and replacing bolts andrelated fasteners with proper length bolts and fasteners).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V129000
Reported to NHTSA: August 16, 1976
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: August 31, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 22
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 76V129000 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 Powrpak (1975-1976): 1976, 1975

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