Safety Recalls of Am General M998 Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Am General M998. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Am General M998.

NHTSA Recall #: 91V030000; Feb. 19, 1991

Seat belt shoulder harness would not provide adequateprotection to occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Am General M998, 1991 Am General M998
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Recall Summary: Automatic shoulder belt retraction mechanism does not fully retract the belt after it is extended, either by movement of the upper torso or after removal by occupant. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 89V195000; Nov. 8, 1989

An electrical short could occur that could result in abattery meltdown, vehicle fire and possible battery explosion.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Am General M998, 1988 Am General M998, 1989 Am General M998
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: The nato slave receptacle may be incorrectly installed with an insufficient clearance between the positive and negative shell. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V183000; Nov. 23, 1988

This could result in a direct electrical short circuitand the potential fire hazard of the nato slave receptacle.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Am General M998, 1985 Am General M998, 1986 Am General M998, 1987 Am General M998, 1988 Am General M998
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: The military nato slave receptacle is not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path is created. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V027000; Mar. 5, 1987

This could result in loss of braking capability.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Am General M998, 1985 Am General M998, 1986 Am General M998
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recall Summary: Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V026000; Jan. 5, 1987

Loss of vehicle control could result.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Am General M998, 1985 Am General M998, 1986 Am General M998
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Recall Summary: Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Am General M998 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 19, 1991   Seat Belts:front:retractor 10,285
Nov. 8, 1989   Electrical System:wiring 28,715
Nov. 23, 1988   Electrical System:wiring 50,000
Mar. 5, 1987   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 10,000
Jan. 5, 1987   Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) 8,982


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Am General M998 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1991 Am General M998 1
1990 Am General M998 1
1989 Am General M998 1
1988 Am General M998 2
1987 Am General M998 2
1986 Am General M998 3
1985 Am General M998 3
1984 Am General M998 3