Recall
Hummer H1 Alpha — 08V440000
NHTSA ID
08V440000
Make
Hummer
Model
H1 Alpha
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2008-08-27
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
684
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
AMG-R0801
Summary
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.
Consequence
A LEAK CONDITION MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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 1-800-638-8303.