Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V183000

Electrical system: wiring

AM GENERAL CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-11-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V183000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
50,000
Reported to NHTSA
1988-11-23
Owners notified
1988-07-25

Defect description

THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.

Notes

SYSTEM: SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MILITARY VEHICLES 1 1/4TON 4X4.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
AM GENERAL M9981988 1987 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.