Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 15V-421 · 2006–2010 Hummer H3
General Motors LLC recall 15V-421 covers 164,993 2006–2010 Hummer H3 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V421000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
The risk
If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11 vehicles were listed as unreachable.