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