Safety Recall NHTSA · 74V169000 Reported October 2, 1974

Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible

Am General Llc · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,364 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
74V169000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
22,364
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 2, 1974

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 74V169000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 74V169000

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

What is recall 74V169000?

NHTSA recall 74V169000 was issued by Am General Llc on October 2, 1974. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible. The recall affects approximately 22,364 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 74V169000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.