| NHTSA Recall # | 60406 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06E010000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | FABTECH MOTORSPORTS |
| Supplier | HUMMER |
| Brand | HUMMER |
| Model | H2 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of notification | 07/08/26 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | E |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/02/06 |
| Report created | 01/02/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1360 |
| Defect summary | Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. The pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control. |
| Consequence summary | Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death. |
| Corrective action | Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2006. Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800. |
| Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors. 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. |