NHTSA recall campaign
79V118000
ManufacturerAM GENERAL CORPORATIONReported1979-05-16Affected398 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
AN INCORRECT LENGTH SCREW WAS USED FOR ATTACHING THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM. THIS MAY CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BECOME LOOSE AND, POSSIBLY, INOPERATIVE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS AND, IF NECESSARY, A NEW RETAINER PLATE IN THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →