AM GENERAL HUMMER 1995: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | HUMMER | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-02-15 | 1995-02-13 | 1995-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1994-07-01 - 1995-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE AND IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, THE WATER CAN FREEZE CAUSING THE CABLE TO BIND AND NOT RELEASE AS INTENDED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED OR THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AT THE MASTER CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.
THE ENGINE THROTTLE CAN STICK OPEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH THE INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CURRENT CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEW ASSEMBLY. ADDITIONALLY, DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-800-638-8303.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
