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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |