Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 02V-306 · 2003 Am General H1
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 02V-306 covers 25 2003 Am General H1 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V306000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN CONTACT A ROUGH EDGE ON THE TRANSMISSION CASE, RESULTING IN CHAFFED LINES AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION A CLAMP SECURING THE FUEL LINES TO THE BODY REINFORCEMENT MEMBER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 26, 2002 to October 23, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.