Dec 27 2009
Auto Recalls : Hummer, H3T, 2009
Build Dates : 2008-06-01 - 2008-10-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V080000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-04-10
Date Received by ODI: 2009-03-11
Date Added to Database: 2009-03-11
Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: AM GENERAL LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 09048
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1738
Summary:
General Motors is recalling 1,738 my 2009 Hummer H3T vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture. If this occurs, the fuel tank would be supported by the rear support strap and stone shield only. Continued use of the vehicle may eventually fracture the rear support strap and shield fasteners.
Consequence:
The fuel tank could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new design fuel tank front support strap free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before April 10, 2009.