Vehicle recall 78V147000 · June 21, 1978

AM General DJ5C and DJ5D

The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition.

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

Summary: The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty would be the result of mechanical or chemical action at the connector.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the two-wire connector with new type connections, free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: postal vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine stalling during vehicle operation could occurrepeatedly without prior warning. This would increase the potential for avehicle accident in the midst of traffic.note: should stalling occur, the turn signal and hazard warning lights shouldbe used to guide the vehicle safely off the road. The engine should be ready torestart momentarily. Unplugging and cleaning the connector terminals shouldhelp the engine to restart.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V147000
Reported to NHTSA: June 21, 1978
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: June 26, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 19,607
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Recall 78V147000 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 DJ5C (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
AM General DJ5D (1975-1976): 1976, 1975

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