Safety Recall NHTSA · 11E034000 Reported August 31, 2011

Steering gear bracket

Am General Llc · Structure · 1,513 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11E034000
Manufacturer Campaign
AMG-R1101
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
1,513
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 31, 2011

Defect Summary

Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. if not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, the vehicle steering response would be reduced which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11E034000 or campaign AMG-R1101.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11E034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11E034000?

NHTSA recall 11E034000 was issued by Am General Llc on August 31, 2011. It addresses: Steering gear bracket. The recall affects approximately 1,513 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E034000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMG-R1101. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.