Recall 00V-005
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recalled the 1999 to 2000 AM General Hummer: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-005
- Reported
- January 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 980 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will replace the master cylinder to ABS modulator lines.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- AM General Hummer 1999 to 2000