NHTSA Campaign 01V336000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Issued by AM GENERAL CORPORATION · Reported Oct 31, 2001 · 2,839 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PLASTIC CANCELLATION PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING THE SIGNALS TO FAIL TO CANCEL AFTER COMPLETING A TURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD SEND AN INCORRECT LAMP SIGNAL TO OTHER VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITH A NEW SWITCH HAVING A METAL CANCELLATION PIN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2001. 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 1-800-638-8303.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | HUMMER | 1998 | 2,839 |
| AM GENERAL | HUMMER | 1999 | 2,839 |
| AM GENERAL | HUMMER | 2000 | 2,839 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V336000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.