Does the 1987 AM General M998 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1987 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 1987 AM General M998?

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

1987 AM General M998 recalls

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

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

For the 1987 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.

1987 AM General M998 recalls, newest first

November 8, 1989NHTSA 89V19500028,715 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 AM General M998 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other AM General M998 years

Questions

Does the 1987 AM General M998 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1987 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 1987 AM General M998?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.