Recall 89V195000: 1987–1989 AM General M998

Report received

Nov 8, 1989

Manufacturer

Am general corporation

Potentially affected

28,715vehicles

Model years

1987–1989

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 nato slave receptacle may be incorrectly installed with an insufficient clearance between the positive and negative shell.

Possible consequence

An electrical short could occur that could result in abattery meltdown, vehicle fire and possible battery explosion.

Remedy

Replace slave receptacle as neccessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 AM General M9980 complaints
• 1988 AM General M9980 complaints
• 1989 AM General M9980 complaints