AM General: equipment recalls

1. 11E034000Received 31 Aug 2011. 1,513 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Am general is recalling certain replacement frames manufactured from february 18, 2010, through january 31, 2011, sold for use on model year 1987-1994 united states postal service long life vehicles. Cracks may develop in the welds that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. If not addressed, the steering gear bracket may separate from the frame but remain attached to the vehicle via the stabilizer bar bracket.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, the vehicle steering response would be reduced which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a motor vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Am general will notify owners and install reinforcement brackets on the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact am general at 1-877-782-0466.

   Products named: AM General Replacement Frame.

   Report filed by AM GENERAL LLC. Manufacturer campaign number AMG-R1101. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2011.

2. 07E088000Received 24 Oct 2007. 121,680 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

   Products named: GMC G3500 1983; GMC G2500 1985; GMC G2500 1984; GMC G2500 1982; Chevrolet Express 3500 2000; Chevrolet Caprice 1991; Chevrolet Caprice 1990; Chevrolet Caprice 1986; Chevrolet Caprice 1983; Chevrolet Caprice 1982; Chevrolet Caprice 1981; Chevrolet Caprice 1980, and 790 more.

   Report filed by HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Nov 2007.

3. 06E043000Received 19 May 2006. 88,303 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

   Products named: GMC Yukon 1996; Buick Riviera 1984; Buick Riviera 1987; Buick Riviera 1988; Buick Riviera 1989; Buick Regal 1985; Buick Regal 1987; Buick Regal 1988; Buick Regal 1990; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2001; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2004; GMC Sierra 1500 HD 2005, and 739 more.

   Report filed by HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Oct 2006.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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• Replacement Frame1

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Which AM General products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 2 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Hummer

How many units does a AM General equipment campaign have?

The median AM General campaign has 88,303 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the AM General campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 1 campaign. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.