Recall 08V-440
AM GENERAL LLC recalled the 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha: Fuel system, diesel (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-440
- Reported
- August 27, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 684 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Am general is recalling 684 my 2006 hummer h1 alpha series vehicles. The vehicle's fuel tank may contact the rear prop shaft rear universal joint causing a rub through condition.
The risk
A leak condition may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the main fuel tank assembly and replace it with a new modified fuel tank assembly, new rear side shield and all new attaching hardware. The recall began on december 5, 2008. Owners may contact am general at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Am general recall no. Amg-r0801. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hummer H1 Alpha 2006