1985 Am General M998
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Am General M998. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Am General M998. Newest first.
The military nato slave receptacle IS not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path IS created.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a direct electrical short circuitand the potential fire hazard of the nato slave receptacle.
Remedy
Disconnect nato slave receptacle to prevent fire hazard.
Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy
Replace brake pedal assembly with new assembly.
Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of vehicle control could result.
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.
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