Electrical system: wiringRecall 89V-195 · 1987–1989 Am General M998
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 89V-195 covers 28,715 1987–1989 Am General M998 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL.
The risk
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
The fix
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL / SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN.
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 August 1, 1987 to June 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.