Lemon Law Center

Home > Am General

1984 Am General Fj8c

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

plastic production engine valve rocker cover may leak oil due to warping or improper sealing.

Corrective Action

oil could ignite and create an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

replace engine valve rocker cover.

1984 Am General Fj8c

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.

1984 Am General Fj8c

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

when tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. the hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. work will be completed without charge.