Vehicle recall 87V041000 · April 7, 1987

1984 AM General FJ8C

Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports.

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

Summary: Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports. Contact with exhaust exposes hoses to high temperature which causes carbonization of the hoses material.
Consequence: As a result, combustion or auto ignition can take placeand the hose ignites which can cause severe engine compartment damage andpossible loss of vehicle due to fire.
Remedy: Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.
Notes: System: engine/vacuum system.vehicle description: FJ8C 1/2 ton delivery van.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V041000
Reported to NHTSA: April 7, 1987
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 30, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,645
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 87V041000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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AM General FJ8C (1984): 1984

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