2006 Hummer H1 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
🔧 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V377000
- Manufacturer recall #
- AMG R0601
- Manufacturer
- AM GENERAL LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 25
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-866-486-6376
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 9, 2006
- Built
- Apr 22, 2005 – May 26, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.