Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 87V-027 · 1984–1986 Am General M998
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 87V-027 covers 10,000 1984–1986 Am General M998 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.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 February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.