Am General Hummer 1996
Model Hummer made in 1996 by Am General got 4 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seats.
Model 1996
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
96V178002 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 01/02/1996 to 09/17/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1000 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 09/27/1996 | 10/22/1996 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:isringhausen is conducting the ownernotification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification is expected to begin during november1996.note: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 1-313-523-8000 or isringhausen at 1-616-968-5333, ext. 301. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
96V049000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 08/01/1992 to 03/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 3000 | 03/19/1996 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 03/12/1996 | 03/12/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The coating used to protect the accelerator pedal shaft is incompatible with the bronze bushing through which the shaft passes. over time, and in the presence of a corrosive environment (water, road salt), the shaft can corrode inside the bushing increasing the amount of friction between the rotating shaft and the stationary bushing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A corroded accelerator pedal shaft can cause the engine throttle to bind and not fully return to idle when the operator's foot is removed from the accelerator pedal increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a revised accelerator pedal and shaft assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with diesel or gasoline engines. turbo-charged diesel vehicles are not included. note: 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 1-219-258-6615. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
990301 | 04/01/1999 | 610039 | 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 | 04/14/2000 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
000102 | 11/01/2000 | 617804 | 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 | 03/28/2001 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WINCH | |||||
041322 | 05/01/2004 | 10007968 | Winch control pack. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
990303 | 08/01/1999 | 607698 | Information concerning injection timing stepper motor. *ak | 06/21/2000 | |
990302 | 06/01/1999 | 608158 | Information regarding the new service part fuel injection pump assembly contains internal changes from previous model year pumps. *tt | 11/08/1999 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
000502 | 03/01/2000 | 000502 | 612491 | 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 | 06/08/2000 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
980101980501 | 04/29/1998 | 600206 | Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
980301980502 | 03/01/1998 | 600942 | Comments of loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or torque converter clutch (tcc) cycling. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
980101980501 | 04/29/1998 | 600206 | Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
011001 | 04/01/2001 | 621771 | Subject regarding revised front door armrest. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
9809006 | 02/01/1998 | 601465 | Subject on the exhaust heat shield bracket for 1996 model year vin y and z vehicles. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
970401971301 | 04/01/1997 | 53019 | Instructions on installation of the swing-away sprare tire carrier kit p/n 05744642. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
981104 | 06/01/1998 | 601468 | Subject on main hvac unit servicing. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
980101981002 | 01/01/1998 | 600996 | Installation instructions for ventilation kits. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
971003 | 03/01/1997 | 53458 | A heated windshield kit has been designed to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures. *ak | 12/15/1999 | |
971003 | 03/01/1997 | 6088533 | A heated windshield wiper has been designated to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures. | 12/15/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
01/04/2004 | 2 | 06/07/2003 | |
Fuel pump failed and defective....replaced...smell of raw gas still exists. egr valve defective....this should not be failing like this...this truck has been well maintained. *nm | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
08/01/1996 | 4 | 06/01/1996 | |
Aux fuel tank leaks diesel when full / parked on angle. fire hazard - bio hazard | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
10 | 09/01/1996 | ||
Extreme hummer has experienced 10 wheel hub separations in last 10 yrs as well as failure steering box bolts.*ak | |||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
10 | 09/01/1996 | ||
Extreme hummer has experienced 10 wheel hub separations in last 10 yrs as well as failure steering box bolts.*ak |