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1989 AM GENERAL M998

1 recalls — 0 complaints

89V195000 Nov 8, 1989
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.
28,715 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

AM GENERAL M998 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AM GENERAL M998 across all model years (1984–1991).

16 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

AM GENERAL M998 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1991 1 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 (current) 1 0
1988 2 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 3 1 View
1985 3 0 View
1984 3 1 View

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