Vehicle recall 89V138000 · August 15, 1989
1988-1989 AM General M44A2
The nartron instrument panel mounted starter switch may stick when starting truck due to overtorquing of retaining nut.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nartron instrument panel mounted starter switch may stick when starting truck due to overtorquing of retaining nut.
- Consequence
- Return spring would not function properly.
- Remedy
- Install new improved douglas starter switch and harness assembly.
- Notes
- System:starter switch.vehicle description:2 1/2 ton truck.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 1989
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 10, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,731
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
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 M44A2 (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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