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Am General recall statistics
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Am General vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Updated weekly, last synced 2026-09-06.
Most recalled Am General models
| Model | Campaigns | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| HUMMER |
9
|
12,218 |
| M998 |
5
|
107,982 |
| DJ5C |
4
|
44,600 |
| FJ8A |
4
|
33,552 |
| A |
4
|
7,078 |
| B |
4
|
7,078 |
| DJ5D |
3
|
22,697 |
| FJ8 |
3
|
15,027 |
| FJ8C |
3
|
11,787 |
| FJ9 |
3
|
6,930 |
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Top recalled components
| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
Latest Am General recall campaigns
The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Am General vehicles.
H1 2003 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 13, 2002 · 25 vehiclesON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN CONTACT A ROUGH EDGE ON THE TRANSMISSION CASE, RESULTING IN CHAFFED LINES AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Campaign 02V306000
HUMMER 2000 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Oct 31, 2001 · 2,839 vehiclesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH PLASTIC CANCELLATION PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING THE SIGNALS TO FAIL TO CANCEL AFTER COMPLETING A TURN.
Campaign 01V336000
HUMMER 2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 11, 2000 · 980 vehiclesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A POTENTIAL CHAFING CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINES WHICH CONNECT THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS MODULATOR. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO ONE OR BOTH OF THE BRAKE LINES DEVELOPING A...
Campaign 00V005000
HUMMER 1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Mar 23, 1999 · 186 vehiclesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE NUTS USED TO ATTACH THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE HYDROBOOST BOLTS WERE OF THE METRIC TYPE RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED ENGLISH TYPE.
Campaign 99V059000
HUMMER 1996 · SEATS
Sep 27, 1996 · 1,000 vehiclesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Campaign 96V178002
HUMMER 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 12, 1996 · 3,000 vehiclesTHE COATING USED TO PROTECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BRONZE BUSHING THROUGH WHICH THE SHAFT PASSES. OVER TIME, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT (WATER, ROAD SALT), THE SHAFT CAN...
Campaign 96V049000
HUMMER 1995 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 18, 1995 · 463 vehiclesUNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (GREATER THAN 95 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) AND THE FUEL TANK LEVEL BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL, THE FUEL TANK INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN INCREASE CAUSING THE TANK TO EXPAND. TANK EXPANSION CAUSES AN INT...
Campaign 95V161000
HUMMER 1995 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 13, 1995 · 150 vehiclesWATER 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 BRA...
Campaign 95V023000
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