How many recalls does the 1974 AM General 10240 have?

The 1974 AM General 10240 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1974 AM General 10240 has an open recall?

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1974 AM General 10240 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1974 AM General 10240 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,516 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 78V104000 1978-05-09 1,516 affected

Defect

IF VEHICLE IS INADVERTENTLY DRIVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED, SEVERE OVERHEATING OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUM MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1974 AM General 10240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.