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  NHTSA Recall 87V027000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V027000; Date: Mar. 5, 1987

This could result in loss of braking capability.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Am General M998 1985 Am General M998 1986 Am General M998

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 10,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace brake pedal assembly with new assembly.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: brake pedal assembly. Vehicle description: 1 1/4 ton 4x4 (hummer) military vehicles.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Am General vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.