NHTSA recall 08V440000
Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Hummer H1 Alpha
Reported Aug 27, 2008684 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL LLCMaker’s number AMG-R0801Built Jan 17, 2005 – Aug 9, 2006
The defect
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 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.