Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V027000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

AM GENERAL CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-03-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V027000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
10,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-03-05
Owners notified
1986-02-19

Defect description

WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1 1/4 TON 4X4 (HUMMER) MILITARY VEHICLES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
AM GENERAL M9981986 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.