Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V026000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

AM GENERAL CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-01-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V026000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component: Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 8,982
Reported to NHTSA: 1987-01-05
Owners notified: 1986-01-27

Defect description

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL DECAL WARNING DRIVER TO ENGAGE PARK BRAKE AND TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE. ALSO, INSTALL A WATERPROOF SAFETY SWITCH TO REPLACE NEUTRAL SWITCH.

Notes

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1 1/4 TON 4X4 (HUMMER) MILITARY VEHICLES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

Model	Years on record
AM GENERAL M998	1986 1985 1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.