Am General Hummer 1999
Model Hummer made in 1999 by Am General got 2 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V336000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 10/30/1998 to 09/23/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2839 | 11/16/2001 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 10/31/2001 | 10/31/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could send an incorrect lamp signal to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V005000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 07/23/1998 to 07/29/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 980 | 01/24/2000 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 01/11/2000 | 01/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V059000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 10/30/1998 to 02/09/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 186 | 04/06/1999 | MFR | AM GENERAL LLC | 03/23/1999 | 03/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A loose master cylinder condition can occur, causing longer than normal brake pedal travel during brake pedal applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 991204 | 03/01/1999 | 608159 | Some vehicles built with vin 181750 through vin 183767 have incorrect vertical door delay lock and cargo area dome light harnesses. *tt | 11/08/1999 | |
| 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 - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 991201 | 02/01/1999 | 605936 | Some vehicles built with vin 182961 through vin 183511 have reversed polarity in both cigar lighter connectors. *tt | 08/02/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WINCH | |||||
| 041322 | 05/01/2004 | 10007968 | Winch control pack. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 991205 | 02/01/1999 | 608097 | 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 | 11/02/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 010501 | 09/01/2001 | 627030 | Customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 regarding transfer case cooler. *tt | 02/04/2002 | |
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 627034 | Customer notification letter regarding customer satisfaction campaign amg r0101 - transfer case cooler replacement. *tt | 02/04/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 011001 | 04/01/2001 | 621771 | Subject regarding revised front door armrest. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||||
| 001310 | 10/01/2000 | 618829 | Information on the trailer tow kit. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 010201 | 04/01/2001 | 621768 | Some vehicles may, after coming to a stop, exhibit a momentary small increase in engine idle speed (approx. 250 rpm). *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 001101 | 03/01/2000 | 612488 | Information on vehicles built in the latter half of 1999 containing a fluorescent tracer dye in the air conditioner system. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cylinder wall number 8 cracked leaving the engine useless. *ph consumer made an investigation about the defect of the vehicle and found out that general motors (gm) knew about the problem on the engine block. up to this date gm refused to offer any assistance on the replacement of the engine. dealer said that gm knew about the problem but never gave any notice of a major engine failure. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 12/01/2004 | |||
| The u.s. army has recently made it mandatory for all soldiers driving in hummv's (and other tactical vehicles) to wear the kevlar helmets, even on public highways. most of these vehicles have no headrest. requiring soldiers to add the weight of the helmet (3.1 to 4.2 pounds) to their cranium will substantially increase the probability of neck injuries in any vehicle accident. *nm | |||