NHTSA Recall # | 7418 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V005000 |
MFG Compaign # | AMG-R0001 |
Manufacturer | AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
Supplier | AM GENERAL |
Brand | AM GENERAL |
Model | HUMMER |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 24/01/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/07/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/09/99 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/01/00 |
Report created | 14/01/00 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 980 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: a potential chafing condition occurs between the flexible brake lines which connect the master cylinder to the abs modulator. This condition can lead to one or both of the brake lines developing a brake fluid leak. |
Consequence summary | A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the master cylinder to abs modulator lines. |
Recall notes | Am general recall no. Amg-r0001. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-734-523-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |