1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 99V059000 on 03/24/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
- Manufactured:
- 10/29/1998 - 02/08/1999
- Affected:
- 186
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the nuts used to attach the master cylinder to the hydroboost bolts were of the metric type rather than the required english type.
- Consequence:
- A loose master cylinder condition can occur, causing longer than normal brake pedal travel during brake pedal applications.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the master cylinder-to-hydroboost mounting bolts and nuts.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began april 6, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-734-523-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V005000 on 01/13/2000
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/22/1998 - 07/28/1999
- Affected:
- 980
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: a potential chafing condition occurs between the flexible brake lines which connect the master cylinder to the abs modulator. this condition can lead to one or both of the brake lines developing a brake fluid leak.
- Consequence:
- A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the master cylinder to abs modulator lines.
- Notes:
- Am general recall no. amg-r0001.owner notification is expected to begin during february 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-734-523-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01V336000 on 10/30/2001
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Manufactured:
- 10/29/1998 - 09/22/1999
- Affected:
- 2,839
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the turn signal switch plastic cancellation pin can wear prematurely causing the signals to fail to cancel after completing a turn.
- Consequence:
- This could send an incorrect lamp signal to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the turn signal switch with a new switch having a metal cancellation pin. owner notification began november 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-800-638-8303.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07E088000 on 10/29/2007
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 121,680
- Defect:
- Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
- Consequence:
- This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Correction:
- Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER TSBs (14)
- Bulletin:
- 991201
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Some vehicles built with vin 182961 through vin 183511 have reversed polarity in both cigar lighter connectors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 991205
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with vin 183036 through vin 183474 did not receive the interior fuse box legend decal on the inside of the left closeout panel fuse box access door. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990302
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new service part fuel injection pump assembly contains internal changes from previous model year pumps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 991204
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles built with vin 181750 through vin 183767 have incorrect vertical door delay lock and cargo area dome light harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990301
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some 1996 - 1999 vin z vehicles may exhibit a no start, stall or a diagnostic trouble code p1216 (replace fuel solenoid driver) current or in history. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 001101
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles built in the latter half of 1999 containing a fluorescent tracer dye in the air conditioner system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000502
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some vin z vehicles with vin 185138 and below and with transfer cases built before may 7, 1999 may exhibit a transmission default to second gear, erratic shifting, failure of the speedometer and diagnostic trouble code p1871. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990303
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Information concerning injection timing stepper motor. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 001310
- Component:
- 210000 trailer hitches
- Summary:
- Information on the trailer tow kit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010201
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may, after coming to a stop, exhibit a momentary small increase in engine idle speed (approx. 250 rpm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011001
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised front door armrest. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010501
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 regarding transfer case cooler. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010901
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Customer notification letter regarding customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 - transfer case cooler replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041322
- Component:
- 354500 equipment:mechanical:winch
- Summary:
- Winch control pack. *mj
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