1985 AM GENERAL M998 RECALL - #87V026000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 AM GENERAL M998 |
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| Manufacturer |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1984 - 1/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1987 |
| Influenced by |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/27/1986 |
| # Affected |
8,982 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
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| Description |
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL DECAL WARNING DRIVER TO ENGAGE PARK BRAKE AND TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE. ALSO, INSTALL A WATERPROOF SAFETY SWITCH TO REPLACE NEUTRAL SWITCH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1 1/4 TON 4X4 (HUMMER) MILITARY VEHICLES. |
| See also |
1985 AM GENERAL M998 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1985 AM GENERAL M998 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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