Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Recall 87V-026 · 1984–1986 Am General M998
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 87V-026 covers 8,982 1984–1986 Am General M998 for a power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR.
The risk
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1 1/4 TON 4X4 (HUMMER) MILITARY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1984 to January 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.