Am General M998 1986
Model M998 made in 1986 by Am General got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.
Model 1986
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| I am a member of the national guard and i am responsible for the safety of many soldiers, it has been brought to my attention that many of the military humvee vehicles that we drive on public highways and interstate roads are not equipped for such use. i would like to know when the dot knew this and if there was anything done about this. *la | |||