AM GENERAL M998 1987: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1984-06-01 - 1988-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V183000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-07-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-11-23 | Date Added to Database: 1988-12-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 50000 | ||
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Summary:
THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE. |
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Remedy:
DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MILITARY VEHICLES 1 1/4TON 4X4. |
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