Am General Hummer 1997
Model Hummer made in 1997 by Am General got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 980101980201 | 05/01/1998 | 600256 | Condition with crankshaft upper bearing inserts. *yc | 05/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 980301980202 | 03/01/1998 | 601464 | Information on the crankshaft bearing cap torque change. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
| 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 - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 981303 | 04/01/1998 | 601466 | Installation information on delco 6-disc cd changer kit in newer vehicles starting with vin 176477. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
| 981303 | 01/01/1998 | 600255 | A delco 6-disc cd changer accessory kit is available for installation. *yc | 05/01/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627034 | Customer notification letter regarding customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 - transfer case cooler replacement. *tt | 02/04/2002 | |
| 010501 | 09/01/2001 | 627030 | Customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 regarding transfer case cooler. *tt | 02/04/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 010501 | 09/01/2001 | 627024 | Customer satisfaction campaign regarding transfer case cooler replacement. *tt | 02/04/2002 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 981001 | 01/01/1998 | 600205 | 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 | 04/29/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 980101980501 | 04/29/1998 | 600206 | Exhibiting resonant frequencies causing the transfer case shift lever to vibrate or rattle. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
| 980901 | 02/01/1998 | 600204 | Vehicles with vin 177189 through vin 179549 may experience a shudder or mild vibration when turning or accelerating during a turn that is unrelated to normal vibration sources (tires, prop shafts, halfshafts, exhaust or engine). * | 04/29/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 011001 | 04/01/2001 | 621771 | Subject regarding revised front door armrest. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| 971001970902 | 10/01/1997 | 54056 | Procedures and specifications for upper and lower ball joints. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||||
| 001310 | 10/01/2000 | 618829 | Information on the trailer tow kit. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 981104 | 06/01/1998 | 601468 | Subject on main hvac unit servicing. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 971001 | 01/01/1997 | 52130 | In some early model 1997 hummers, electronic rearview mirror compass readings may be inaccurate during heated windshield operation. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 971003 | 03/01/1997 | 6088533 | A heated windshield wiper has been designated to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures. | 12/15/1999 | |
| 971003 | 03/01/1997 | 53458 | A heated windshield kit has been designed to accelerate windshield defrosting in cold ambient temperatures. *ak | 12/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 05/12/1999 | ||
| The vehicle leaks fuel heavely. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 03/07/2002 | 1 | 12/17/1997 | |
| While driving, vehicle started lurching, then transmission failed, caused by a defect in the cooling loop located in the transfer case, a voluntary consumer satisfactory campaign ang-r0101-was issued pertaining to this deffect but vehicle was not included due to vin #.*ak *yd | |||