Recall 94V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1992-1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V164000 |
| Manufacturer | AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,300 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE POWER TO THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL. FAILURE IS DUE TO A MISSING RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MISSING SEAL ALLOWS CONTAMINANTS TO ENTER THE SWITCH CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF, DRAINING THE BATTERY. IF THE SWITCH FAILS IN THE OPEN POSITION IT WILL CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLY STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE SEAL. IF THE SEAL IS MISSING, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A NEW SEAL WILL BE INSTALLED.
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 | |
| 94V162000 | 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,300 |