1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER RECALL - #01V336000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL : SWITCH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER |
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| Manufacturer |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/1997 - 12/24/1998 |
| Recalled on |
10/31/2001 |
| Influenced by |
AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
2,839 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD SEND AN INCORRECT LAMP SIGNAL TO OTHER VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN AMG R0101 - TRANSFER CASE COOLER REPLACEMENT. *TT
Feb 04, 2002 - 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN AMG R0101 REGARDING TRANSFER CASE COOLER. *TT
Oct 01, 2001 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FRONT DOOR ARMREST. *TT
Oct 01, 2001 - 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY SMALL INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED (APPROX. 250 RPM). *TT
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