Vehicle recall 88V183000 · November 23, 1988
1984-1988 AM General M998
The military nato slave receptacle is not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path is created.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 1988
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 25, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
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