Recall
Am General M998 — 88V183000
NHTSA ID
88V183000
Make
Am General
Model
M998
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-11-23
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
50,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE.
Remedy
DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.