1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
The 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by AM GENERAL LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER, potentially affecting up to 128,280 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 96V049000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 3,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE COATING USED TO PROTECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRONZE BUSHING THROUGH WHICH THE SHAFT PASSES. OVER TIME, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT (WATER, ROAD SALT), THE SHAFT CAN CORRODE INSIDE THE BUSHING INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION BETWEEN THE ROTATING SHAFT AND THE STATIONARY BUSHING.
Consequence: A CORRODED ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO BIND AND NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE OPERATOR'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 94V162000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 94V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HEATER SYSTEM FAILED PREVENTING USE OF DEFROSTER, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
AM GENERAL LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
980101980501 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *YC
AG9523 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
951001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD LOCK KIT. *TW
932906 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW BRUSHGUARD KIT FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT WINCH. *TW
932903 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NEW SWING-AWAY SPARE TIRE CARRIER ACCESSORY KIT. *TW
932901 — STRUCTURE:BODY
NEW ROCKER PANEL GUARD ACCESSORY KIT. *TW
932902 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NEW BED MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CARRIER ACCESSORY KIT. *TW
93227 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NEW KIT TO INSTALL POWER LOCKS ON FOUR-DOOR, STATION WAGON AND OPEN BODY VEHICLES. *TW
93222 — STRUCTURE:BODY
"B" BEAM MODIFICATION. *TW
93223 — SEATS
FRONT SEAT MODIFICATION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AM GENERAL HUMMER
- 1992 AM GENERAL HUMMER (current)
- 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 9 complaints
- 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 10 complaints
- 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 11 complaints
- 1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 4 complaints
- 1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
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