Am General Hummer 2000
Model Hummer made in 2000 by Am General got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2000
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V336000 | AM GENERAL CORPORATION | from 10/07/1999 to 12/14/2000 | 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 07/30/1999 to 09/29/1999 | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 011202 | 04/01/2001 | 621775 | Some model year 2000 and 2001 vehicles may, while using the cd player, default to the last tuned radio station when attempting to make a track change. *tt | 10/01/2001 | |
| 001311 | 05/01/2000 | 613940 | Subject regarding the delco 6-disc cd changer accessory kit which is available for installation in model year 2000 vehicles equipped with a delco electronic standard radio system without cd changer. *tt | 09/21/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||||
| 000603 | 10/01/2000 | 618827 | Some model year 2000 vehicles equipped with optional 16.5 inch one-piece aluminum wheels contain a lug wrench that does not fit in the lug nut recess of the wheel. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WINCH | |||||
| 041322 | 05/01/2004 | 10007968 | Winch control pack. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| 010602 | 03/01/2001 | 620369 | Information on aluminum wheel lug cover tool. *tt | 08/06/2001 | |
| 000602 | 02/01/2000 | 612489 | Subject regarding vehicles built with protective covers on the lug nuts and wheel half nuts of the two-piece steel wheels. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/12/2006 | 17089 | 2 | 03/01/2000 |
| Unintended rearward movement of 2000 m.y. humvee h-1 while idling, with transmission selector mid-way between park and reverse positions. vehicle had remained stationary for several minutes before transmission internally shifted into reverse, causing vehicle to move rearward at increasing speeds, striking a security fence at 7- to 10 mph; the fence & gate toppled onto sidewalk, striking 3 pedestrians walking along the opposite side of the fence. our accident reconstruction team recreated event sequence multiple times -- with delay before movement ranging from seconds to minutes. transmission shift mechanism or internal valve body controls evidently mis-adjusted. *nm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Barely avoided accident due to a known steering defect that the manufacturer will not repair. they claim my faulty steering condition is acceptable. *jb | |||