Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V183000 Reported November 23, 1988

Electrical system:wiring:other part

Am General Llc · Electrical System · 50,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
50,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 23, 1988

Defect Summary

The military nato slave receptacle is not waterproof and when submerged in water a current path is created.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a direct electrical short circuitand the potential fire hazard of the nato slave receptacle.

Corrective Action

Disconnect nato slave receptacle to prevent fire hazard.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference recall ID 88V183000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V183000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V183000?

NHTSA recall 88V183000 was issued by Am General Llc on November 23, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:other part. The recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V183000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.