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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V179📅 Apr 30, 2010

2006–2010 Hummer H3 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

GM is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 hummer H3 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the integral clip-tabs on the louver on the hood may fracture, causing the hood louver rattle against the hood and become loose. If this indicator is unnoticed, additional clips could fracture and the hood louver could detach from the vehicle.

💥 The risk

If the vehicle is being driving when this occurs, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will apply an adhesive to the hood louver to secure it to the hood. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2010. Owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

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
10V179000
Manufacturer recall #
N100088
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
162,129
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Owner phone
1-800-732-5493
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 12, 2010
Built
May 1, 2009 – Jan 30, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
General motors recall no. N100088.owners may 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V179 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V179?

2006–2010 Hummer H3. 162,129 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hummer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-732-5493.