Recall 88V183000: 1984–1988 AM General M998

Report received

Nov 23, 1988

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

50,000vehicles

Model years

1984–1988

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

The military nato slave receptacle is not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path is created.

Possible consequence

This could result in a direct electrical short circuitand the potential fire hazard of the nato slave receptacle.

Remedy

Disconnect nato slave receptacle to prevent fire hazard.

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
• 1987 AM General M9980 complaints
• 1988 AM General M9980 complaints