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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRAM GENERAL LLC10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRAM GENERAL LLC05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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
96V178002AM GENERAL CORPORATIONfrom 01/02/1996 to 09/17/1996V (Vehicle)1000MFRAM GENERAL LLC09/27/199610/22/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryIsringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
NotesOwner 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
96V049000AM GENERAL CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1992 to 03/01/1996V (Vehicle)300003/19/1996MFRAM GENERAL LLC03/12/199603/12/1996
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryDealers will install a revised accelerator pedal and shaft assembly.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
99030104/01/1999610039Some 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. *tt04/14/2000
EQUIPMENT
00010211/01/2000617804This 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, sn03/28/2001
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WINCH
04132205/01/200410007968Winch control pack. *mj07/19/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
99030308/01/1999607698Information concerning injection timing stepper motor. *ak06/21/2000
99030206/01/1999608158Information regarding the new service part fuel injection pump assembly contains internal changes from previous model year pumps. *tt11/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00050203/01/2000000502612491Some 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. *tt06/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
98010198050104/29/1998600206Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle. *yc04/29/1998
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
98030198050203/01/1998600942Comments of loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or torque converter clutch (tcc) cycling. *yc06/16/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY
98010198050104/29/1998600206Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle. *yc04/29/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01100104/01/2001621771Subject regarding revised front door armrest. *tt10/01/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
980900602/01/1998601465Subject on the exhaust heat shield bracket for 1996 model year vin y and z vehicles. *yc08/05/1998
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
97040197130104/01/199753019Instructions on installation of the swing-away sprare tire carrier kit p/n 05744642. *yc11/06/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
98110406/01/1998601468Subject on main hvac unit servicing. *yc08/05/1998
98010198100201/01/1998600996Installation instructions for ventilation kits. *yc06/17/1998
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
97100303/01/199753458A heated windshield kit has been designed to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures. *ak12/15/1999
97100303/01/19976088533A heated windshield wiper has been designated to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures.12/15/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
01/04/2004206/07/2003
 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
08/01/1996406/01/1996
 Aux fuel tank leaks diesel when full / parked on angle. fire hazard - bio hazard
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
1009/01/1996
 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)
1009/01/1996
 Extreme hummer has experienced 10 wheel hub separations in last 10 yrs as well as failure steering box bolts.*ak