Recall campaign89V138000
Recall 89V138000: Am general corporation
Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
- Report received
- Aug 15, 1989
- Manufacturer
- Am general corporation
- Potentially affected
- 2,731vehicles
- Model years
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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 nartron instrument panel mounted starter switch may stick when starting truck due to overtorquing of retaining nut.
Possible consequence
Return spring would not function properly.
Remedy
Install new improved douglas starter switch and harness assembly.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.