Am General Replacement Frame — Structure: frame and members
Published September 6, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E034000, published September 6, 2011 and initiated August 31, 2011. Recalling firm: AM GENERAL LLC; Am General Replacement Frame — Structure: frame and members.
What's the hazard
AM GENERAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FRAMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 1987-1994 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LONG LIFE VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET TO THE FRAME. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME BUT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE VIA THE STABILIZER BAR BRACKET.
What to do
AM GENERAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-877-782-0466.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AM GENERAL
- Model
- REPLACEMENT FRAME
- Manufacturer
- AM GENERAL LLC
- Lot
- AM GENERAL REPLACEMENT FRAME
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Am General Replacement Frame — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E034000 on September 6, 2011. Reported hazard: AM GENERAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FRAMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 1987-1994 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LONG LIFE VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET TO THE FRAME. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME BUT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE VIA THE STABILIZER BAR BRACKET.
What should I do if I have this product?
AM GENERAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-877-782-0466.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AM GENERAL. Model: REPLACEMENT FRAME.