AM GENERAL M998 1987: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : AM GENERAL | Model : M998 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1987-08-01 - 1989-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V195000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-10-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-11-08 | Date Added to Database: 1989-11-17 |
| 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 : 28715 | ||
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Summary:
THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL. |
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Consequence:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL / SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK VAN. |
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