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Safety recall · 87V026000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) AM General recall

AM GENERAL CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 5, 1987. It covers about 8,982 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V026000
Reported
Jan 5, 1987
Vehicles
8,982
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Neutral safety switch may become permanently closed, allowing vehicle to be started in any gear.

The risk

LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.

The fix

Install decal warning driver to engage park brake and to shift transmission to neutral prior to starting engine. Also, install a waterproof safety switch to replace neutral switch.

Contacts

System: transmission.Vehicle description: 1 1/4 ton 4x4 (hummer) military vehicles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized AM General dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V026000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 AM General M99813F
1985 AM General M99803D
1986 AM General M99813D

Questions

Is the 87V026000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AM GENERAL CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V026000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V026000 announced?

AM GENERAL CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 5, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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