Recall
Am General M939 — 85V001000
NHTSA ID
85V001000
Make
Am General
Model
M939
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-12-02
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
334
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.