Hummer 2006 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Recalled August 27, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V440000 · Hummer
Hazard
A LEAK CONDITION MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MAIN FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW MODIFIED FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, NEW REAR SIDE SHIELD AND ALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-800-638-8303.
Units
684 units
Description
AM GENERAL IS RECALLING 684 MY 2006 HUMMER H1 ALPHA SERIES VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE REAR PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT CAUSING A RUB THROUGH CONDITION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MAIN FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW MODIFIED FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, NEW REAR SIDE SHIELD AND ALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-800-638-8303.
Product
Hummer H1 ALPHA
Manufacturer(s)
AM GENERAL LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →