Vehicle recall 76V145000 · September 17, 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 bus.possibility of noncompliance withfmvss NO.121 may exist in the split-brake system, due to an inverted parkingbrake quick release valve and incorrectly routed spring brake control valvelines.if this condition exist it may result in an increased stoppingdistance.(correct by inspecting and installing proper control lines asrequired).bus-transit.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V145000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1976
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 15, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,978
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Recall 76V145000 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 A (1975): 1975
AM General B (1976): 1976

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