Vehicle recall 79V118000 · May 16, 1979

1978-1979 AM General AM General

An incorrect length screw was used for attaching the emergency exit release mechanism.

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

Summary: An incorrect length screw was used for attaching the emergency exit release mechanism. This may cause the handle to become loose and, possibly, inoperative.
Remedy: Dealer will install longer screws and, if necessary, a new retainer plate in the emergency exit release mechanism.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses, intercity.system: structure; door assembly, latches and locks.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, an inoperative emergencyexit increases the chances or passenger injuries.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V118000
Reported to NHTSA: May 16, 1979
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: June 6, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 398
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 79V118000 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 AM General (1978-1979): 1979, 1978

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