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