| NHTSA Recall # | 78230 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V440000 |
| MFG Compaign # | AMG-R0801 |
| Manufacturer | AM GENERAL LLC |
| Supplier | HUMMER |
| Brand | HUMMER |
| Model | H1 ALPHA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 05/12/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 17/01/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/08/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/08/08 |
| Report created | 27/08/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 684 |
| Defect summary | Am general is recalling 684 my 2006 hummer h1 alpha series vehicles. The vehicle's fuel tank may contact the rear prop shaft rear universal joint causing a rub through condition. |
| Consequence summary | A leak condition may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will remove the main fuel tank assembly and replace it with a new modified fuel tank assembly, new rear side shield and all new attaching hardware. The recall began on december 5, 2008. Owners may contact am general at 1-800-638-8303. |
| Recall notes | Am general recall no. Amg-r0801. Customers may 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. |