3
recalls
The AM General AM General has 3 recalls covering 1,206 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
1,206
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the AM General AM General by component
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 398 units
- Structure1 · 399 units
- Suspension1 · 409 units
AM General AM General recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1981 | AM General AM General (1978-1979): StructureNo. 81V123000 | Other or not stated | 399 |
| May 16, 1979 | AM General AM General (1978-1979): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 79V118000 | Other or not stated | 398 |
| Sep 2, 1977 | AM General AM General (1976-1977): SuspensionNo. 77V134000 | Other or not stated | 409 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 AM General AM General recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 AM General AM General. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the AM General AM General have?
3 recalls cover the AM General AM General, for 1,206 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is latches/locks/linkages (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the AM General AM General?
Visibility: named in 2 of the 5 safety complaints about the AM General AM General, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.