Recall 94V162000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1992-1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V162000 |
| Manufacturer | AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,300 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BY AN INSULATED ENGINE COVER. THE INSULATION INSIDE THIS COVER CAN RUB AGAINST THE FUEL RETURN HOSE RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. ADDITIONALLY, A WIRING HARNESS CAN ALSO WEAR THROUGH CAUSING INTERRUPTION TO SOME ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.
Safety Consequence
FUEL LEAKING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE STALLING CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER FUEL LINE HOSE WITH A SOLID STEEL LINES AND ROUTE THE LINE TO PROVIDE ONE INCH OF CLEARANCE TO THE COVER. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS COVER WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIRING REROUTED TO GAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.
Related Recalls for AM GENERAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E088000 | 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 06E043000 | 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 88,303 | |
| 02V306000 | 2003 AM GENERAL H1 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 25 | |
| 01V336000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2,839 | |
| 00V005000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 980 | |
| 99V059000 | 1999 AM GENERAL HUMMER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 186 | |
| 96V049000 | 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3,000 | |
| 95V161000 | 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 463 | |
| 95V023000 | 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 150 | |
| 94V164000 | 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2,300 |