Vehicle recall 91V030000 · February 19, 1991

1990-1991 AM General M998

Automatic shoulder belt retraction mechanism does not fully retract the belt after it is extended, either by movement of the upper torso or after removal by occupant.

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

Summary: Automatic shoulder belt retraction mechanism does not fully retract the belt after it is extended, either by movement of the upper torso or after removal by occupant.
Consequence: Seat belt shoulder harness would not provide adequateprotection to occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace the washer between the shoulder bolt and upper mounting bracket with smaller washer; this will allow retractor to operate.
Notes: System: seat belts shoulder harness.description of vehicle: military vehicle; "hummer".

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V030000
Reported to NHTSA: February 19, 1991
Filed by: AM GENERAL CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 28, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,285
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Recall 91V030000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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AM General M998 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990

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