Am General M998 1985
Model M998 made in 1985 by Am General got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V183000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 06/01/1984 to 07/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 50000 | 07/25/1988 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 11/23/1988 | 12/06/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The military nato slave receptacle is not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path is created. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a direct electrical short circuitand the potential fire hazard of the nato slave receptacle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Disconnect nato slave receptacle to prevent fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: slave receptacle.vehicle description: military vehicles 1 1/4ton 4x4. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V026000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 06/01/1984 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 8982 | 01/27/1986 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 01/05/1987 | 03/25/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of vehicle control could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install decal warning driver to engage park brake and to shift transmission to neutral prior to starting engine. also, install a waterproof safety switch to replace neutral switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission.vehicle description: 1 1/4 ton 4x4 (hummer) military vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V027000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 06/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 02/19/1986 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 03/05/1987 | 03/25/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in loss of braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake pedal assembly with new assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake pedal assembly.vehicle description: 1 1/4 ton 4x4 (hummer) military vehicles. | |||||||||||||||