SteeringRecall 06V-377 · 2006 Hummer H1

AM GENERAL LLC recall 06V-377 covers 25 2006 Hummer H1 for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2006.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected251 model

ReportedOct 2, 2006Owners notified Oct 9, 2006

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V377000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT COMBINATION OF STEERING-GEAR-TO-FRAME ATTACHMENT HARDWARE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN STEERING GEAR LOOSENING AND, POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PROPER STEERING GEAR HARDWARE ASSEMBLY, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-866-486-6376.

AM GENERAL RECALL NO. AMG R0601.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Hummer H12006

Built from April 22, 2005 to May 26, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.