Vehicle recall 89V195000 · November 8, 1989
1987-1989 AM General M998
The nato slave receptacle may be incorrectly installed with an insufficient clearance between the positive and negative shell.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: electrical / slave receptacle.vehicle description: truck van.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 1989
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 31, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,715
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
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 (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
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