AM GENERAL M998 1985: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-06-01 - 1985-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V027000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-02-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-03-05 | Date Added to Database: 1987-03-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10000 | ||
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Summary:
WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE CROSS SHAFT MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC STOP AND/OR FATIGUE LOAD INPUTS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH NEW ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1 1/4 TON 4X4 'HUMMER' MILITARY VEHICLES. |
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