Recall
Am General M998 — 89V195000
NHTSA ID
89V195000
Make
Am General
Model
M998
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-11-08
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
28,715
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.