Electrical system: wiringRecall 88V-183 · 1984–1988 Am General M998
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 88V-183 covers 50,000 1984–1988 Am General M998 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V183000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE.
What to do
The fix
DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.
SYSTEM: SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MILITARY VEHICLES 1 1/4TON 4X4.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.