Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19840601 - 19850201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V027000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860219 | Date Received by ODI: 19870305 | 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: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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