Vehicle recall 85V001000 · December 2, 1985
1984 AM General M939
The vehicles were modified to extend the front frame assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The vehicles were modified to extend the front frame assembly. However, certain components and attaching hardware required to extend the frame were not installed. Consequence of defect: the extended frame contains a winch, that when used may cause the frame to fail and cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect and if necessary retrofitting to the required design.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: 6X6 5TON military trucks.system: frame.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V001000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 1985
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 19, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 334
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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 M939 (1984): 1984
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