Starter assembly: relayRecall 89V-138 · 1988–1989 Am General M44A2
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 89V-138 covers 2,731 1988–1989 Am General M44A2 for a starter assembly: relay problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NARTRON INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED STARTER SWITCH MAY STICK WHEN STARTING TRUCK DUE TO OVERTORQUING OF RETAINING NUT.
The risk
RETURN SPRING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
The fix
INSTALL NEW IMPROVED DOUGLAS STARTER SWITCH AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM:STARTER SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:2 1/2 TON TRUCK.
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 September 1, 1987 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.