Recall 99V-059
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recalled the 1999 AM General Hummer: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-059
- Reported
- March 23, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 186 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A loose master cylinder condition can occur, causing longer than normal brake pedal travel during brake pedal applications.
The fix
Dealers will replace the master cylinder-to-hydroboost mounting bolts and nuts.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[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