1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER Recalls (2)

Campaign:
01V336000 on 10/30/2001
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Manufactured:
09/18/1997 - 12/23/1998
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.

1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
98061398222
Component:
021232 suspension:front:springs:air suspension:springs/bags
Summary:
Subject on winch kit- front springs. *yc
Bulletin:
980601
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on revised halfshaft mount bolt torque specification. *tt
Bulletin:
981001
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Vehicles may have outboard front seat side plates that come loose when occupants exit the vehicle. a side plate retainer kit p/n 05744877 to service two front seats is available through the dcs. *tt
Bulletin:
980301980203
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on cylinder head torque sequence change. all vin y and z vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
980101980602
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Subject on wheel alignment policy. *yc
Bulletin:
980301980202
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on the crankshaft bearing cap torque change. *yc
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:
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:
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:
000102
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin mentions that starting with the september general motors tis update, hummer diagnostic information is included for the tech 2 scanner. the software will include diagnostic trouble code (dtc) retrieval, data stream access, sn
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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