Recall
Am General M998 — 87V027000
NHTSA ID
87V027000
Make
Am General
Model
M998
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1987-03-05
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
10,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.