AM General 1987–1989 Electrical System recall
Recalled November 8, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V195000 · AM General
Hazard
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.
Units
28,715 units
Description
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL.
What to do
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.
Product
AM General M998
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →