Vehicle recall 83V114000 · November 7, 1983
1983 AM General DJ5M
A collision could result in a fuel line being pinched between the fuel pump inlet and the electrical diagnostic unit mounting bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A collision could result in a fuel line being pinched between the fuel pump inlet and the electrical diagnostic unit mounting bracket. This could cause a fuel leak which is a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Remedy
- The mounting bracket of the electrical diagnostic unit will be repositioned to increase clearance around the fuel line. New bracket kits will be supplied by manufacturer for installation on fleet owned vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks (postal delivery vehicles).system: fuel system; fuel line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could lead to a fireand result in personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 1983
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 29, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,545
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 DJ5M (1983): 1983
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