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NHTSARecalled Jan 5, 1987 · #87V026000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH MAY BECOME PERMANENTLY CLOSED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO BE STARTED IN ANY GEAR. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice