Does the 1986 AM General M998 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 AM General M998 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 AM General M998?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 AM General M998 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 AM General M998. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your AM General been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A AM General dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 AM General M998 recalls, newest first

November 23, 1988NHTSA 88V18300050,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 1987NHTSA 87V02700010,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 5, 1987NHTSA 87V0260008,982 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Summary: Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear.
Consequence: Loss of vehicle control could result.
Remedy: Install decal warning driver to engage park brake and to shift transmission to neutral prior to starting engine. Also, install a waterproof safety switch to replace neutral switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 AM General M998 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Unknown or other1

Other AM General M998 years

Questions

Does the 1986 AM General M998 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 AM General M998 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a AM General dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 AM General M998?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.