5
recalls
The AM General M998 has 5 recalls covering 107,982 vehicles as reported; model year 1986 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1986: 3
Units affected
108K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the AM General M998, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the AM General M998 by component
- Electrical system2 · 79K units
- Power train1 · 8,982 units
- Seat belts1 · 10K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 10K units
AM General M998 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 1991 | AM General M998 (1990-1991): Seat beltsNo. 91V030000 | Crash risk | 10,285 |
| Nov 8, 1989 | AM General M998 (1987-1989): Electrical systemNo. 89V195000 | Fire | 28,715 |
| Nov 23, 1988 | AM General M998 (1984-1988): Electrical systemNo. 88V183000 | Fire | 50,000 |
| Mar 5, 1987 | AM General M998 (1984-1986): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 87V027000 | Other or not stated | 10,000 |
| Jan 5, 1987 | AM General M998 (1984-1986): Power trainNo. 87V026000 | Crash risk | 8,982 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1991 AM General M998 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1991 AM General M998. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the AM General M998 have?
5 recalls cover the AM General M998, for 107,982 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the AM General M998?
Unknown or other: named in 2 of the 3 safety complaints about the AM General M998, then fuel system, gasoline (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.