Recall 87V027000: 1984–1986 AM General M998

Report received

Mar 5, 1987

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

10,000vehicles

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

Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs.

Possible consequence

This could result in loss of braking capability.

Remedy

Replace brake pedal assembly with new assembly.

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