AM General 1984–1986 Power Train recall
Recalled January 5, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V026000 · AM General
Hazard
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.
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.
Units
8,982 units
Description
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR.
What to do
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.
Product
AM General M998
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →