How many recalls does the 1979 AM General M916 have?

The 1979 AM General M916 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1979 AM General M916 has an open recall?

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1979 AM General M916 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 AM General M916 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 844 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TRAILER HITCHES 80V114000 1980-09-02 844 affected

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELDING OF THE SPACER ASSEMBLIES TO WHICH THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED.

Remedy

SPACER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW OR REWORKED SPACERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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 1979 AM General M916 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.