AM GENERAL LLC: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AM GENERAL LLC in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2002

November 8, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHELL.

NHTSA ID: 89V195000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 28,715

Consequence Summary:

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE SLAVE RECEPTACLE AS NECCESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

August 15, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE NARTRON INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTED STARTER SWITCH MAY STICK WHEN STARTING TRUCK DUE TO OVERTORQUING OF RETAINING NUT.

NHTSA ID: 89V138000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 2,731

Consequence Summary:

RETURN SPRING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL NEW IMPROVED DOUGLAS STARTER SWITCH AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No