Recall 09V-080: 2009 Hummer H3 SUT

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2009, covering about 1,738 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-080
Report date
Mar 11, 2009
Vehicles affected
1,738
Owners notified
Apr 10, 2009

The problem

General motors is recalling 1,738 my 2009 hummer h3t vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture. If this occurs, the fuel tank would be supported by the rear support strap and stone shield only. Continued use of the vehicle may eventually fracture the rear support strap and shield fasteners.

The risk

The fuel tank could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a new design fuel tank front support strap free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 10, 2009. Owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493, or the GM owner center at ww.gmownercenter.com.

Notes

General motors 09048.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V080000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hummer H3 SUT2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-080?

General motors is recalling 1,738 my 2009 hummer h3t vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture. If this occurs, the fuel tank would be supported by the rear support strap and stone shield only. Continued use of the vehicle may eventually fracture the rear support strap and shield fasteners.

How is recall 09V-080 fixed?

Dealers will install a new design fuel tank front support strap free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 10, 2009. Owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493, or the GM owner center at ww.gmownercenter.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.