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1984 Am General FJ8C Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1984 Am General FJ8C. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
13
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1984 Am General FJ8C

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 88V132000 Reported 5,645 vehicles potentially affected AM GENERAL CORPORATION

    Plastic production engine valve rocker cover may leak oil due to warping or improper sealing.

    Remedy: Replace engine valve rocker cover.

  2. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 87V041000 Reported 5,645 vehicles potentially affected AM GENERAL CORPORATION

    Vacuum harness assembly hoses become loose and can contact engine exhaust ports. Contact with exhaust exposes hoses to high temperature which causes carbonization of the hoses material.

    Remedy: Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V087000 Reported 497 vehicles potentially affected AM GENERAL CORPORATION

    When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 MPH frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted…

    Remedy: Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1984 Am General FJ8C. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1984 AM General FJ8c Post Office. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13 mpg
City / Highway13 / 13
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engine6 cyl, 4.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Checking a specific 1984 Am General FJ8C

How do I know if my 1984 Am General FJ8C has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Am General FJ8C; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Am General dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V087000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Am General models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.