Vehicle recall 87V027000 · March 5, 1987
1984-1986 AM General M998
Welds that attach the brake pedal arm to the cross shaft may not withstand a panic stop and/or fatigue load inputs.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V027000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 1987
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 19, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- AM General M998 (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
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