NHTSA recall 87V026000
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Am General M998
Reported Jan 5, 19878,982 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONBuilt Jun 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1986
The defect
Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear.
The risk
Loss of vehicle control could result.
The remedy
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.