| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19840601 - 19880701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V183000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880725 | Date Received by ODI: 19881123 | Date Added to Database: 19881206 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 50000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE. |
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Remedy:
DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD. |
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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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