Recall 87V026000: 1984–1986 AM General M998

Report received

Jan 5, 1987

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

8,982vehicles

Model years

1984–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear.

Possible consequence

Loss of vehicle control could result.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 AM General M9981 complaints
• 1985 AM General M9980 complaints
• 1986 AM General M9981 complaints