Vehicle recall 76V133000 · September 7, 1976

AM General A and B

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

Notes: Am general campaign no n/a.transit buses.possibility in the split airsupply system, the primary and secondary air reservior supply lines connectedto the bendix 'E-6' control valves may be reversed.if loss of air occurs inthe primary tank and causes air pressure to drop below 20 PSI, in the event ofa catastrophic failure in the system, loss of braking capability could result.(correct by inspecting and replacing line connections as required).buses-transit.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V133000
Reported to NHTSA: September 7, 1976
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 15, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,487
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Recall 76V133000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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AM General A (1975): 1975
AM General B (1976): 1976

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