Vehicle recall 77V134000 · September 2, 1977
1976-1977 AM General AM General
On the involved vehicles, the lateral radius rod could prematurely fail, allowing the rear axle to shift laterally while the wheels are turning or when the vehicle is operated…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the lateral radius rod could prematurely fail, allowing the rear axle to shift laterally while the wheels are turning or when the vehicle is operated over severe bumps or pot holes. Failure could occur due to a part number stamp that was added in the area of the bend on the rod.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lateral radius rod without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; lateral radius rod.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: vehicle speed should immediately be reduced to a safe lower rate whereexcitation will cease and steering control can be maintained. The vehicleshould be removed from service and repaired as found necessary.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 1977
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 21, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 409
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
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 AM General (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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