| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840601 - 19860101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V026000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860127 | Date Received by ODI: 19870105 | Date Added to Database: 19870325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8982 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT. |
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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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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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