1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
The 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER has received a total of 9 safety complaints 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. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by AM GENERAL LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint), Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1993 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 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ACCELERATOR STUCK PRIOR TO RECALL.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE INADEQUATE DUE TO SPARE TIRE BLOCKS VISIBILITY THROUGH INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR AND EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW WIDE ENOUGH ANGLE OF VISION.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE INADEQUATE DUE TO SPARE TIRE BLOCKS VISIBILITY THROUGH INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR AND EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW WIDE ENOUGH ANGLE OF VISION.
CLIP ATTACHING RADIATOR TO FAN PROTECTOR FELL OFF.
DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEAR INTO PARK POSITION. *AW
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER
AM GENERAL LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
980101980501 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING RESONANT FREQUENCIES CAUSING THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER TO VIBRATE OR RATTLE. *YC
AG93227 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NEW POWER DOOR LOCK KITS FOR 4 DOOR VEHICLES. *TW
AG93226 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NEW POWER DOOR LOCK KITS FOR 2 DOOR VEHICLES. *TW
9561 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
UNKNOWN
942925 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
PREMATURE DRIVEBELT WEAR. *TW
942921 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ALUMINUM ROCKER PANEL PROTECTION KIT. *TW
RCL941001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RELOCATION AND FUEL LINE SECTION REPLACEMENT. *TW
94299 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT KIT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED MOUNTING SUPPORT. *TW
94293 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992 AND 1993 VEHICLES. *TW
932914 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NEW AUXILLARY AIR CONDITIONG/HEATER KIT. *TW
Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 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 — 1 complaint
- 1993 AM GENERAL HUMMER (current)
- 1994 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 10 complaints
- 1995 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 11 complaints
- 1996 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 4 complaints
- 1997 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 2 complaints
- 1998 AM GENERAL HUMMER — 3 complaints
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