AM GENERAL M998 1985: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V183000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | M998 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-07-25 | 1988-11-23 | 1988-12-06 |
Production Dates: 1984-06-01 - 1988-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE MILITARY NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE IS NOT WATERPROOF AND WHEN SUBMERGED IN WATER A CURRENT PATH IS CREATED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE.
Remedy
DISCONNECT NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.
Notes
SYSTEM: SLAVE RECEPTACLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MILITARY VEHICLES 1 1/4TON 4X4.
