1977 AM General 10240 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1977 AM General 10240 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,815 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 80V154000 1980-11-21 299 affected
Defect

INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE IS INSUFFICIENT AND INACCURATE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CORRECT CERTIFICATION INFORMATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING PLATES WITH CORRECTED PLATES LISTING THE PROPER INFORMATION. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

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 1977 AM General 10240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.