| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19890601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V195000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891031 | Date Received by ODI: 19891108 | Date Added to Database: 19891117 |
| 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: 28715 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL. |
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Consequence:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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