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  NHTSA Recall 94V164000

NHTSA Campaign Id 94V164000; Date: Sep. 1, 1994

If the switch fails in the closed position, the pump will continue to run when the engine is off, draining the battery. If the switch fails in the open position it will cause poor performance and possibly stalling.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1992 Am General Hummer 1993 Am General Hummer 1994 Am General Hummer

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 2,300

icon3 Recall Summary:

The oil pressure switch which controls the power to the electric fuel pump can fail. Failure is due to a missing rubber seal between the switch and the wiring harness. The missing seal allows contaminants to enter the switch causing it to fail in the open or closed position.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the seal. If the seal is missing, the switch will be replaced and a new seal will be installed.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: engine. Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 6. 2 l or 6. 5 l diesel engines. 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, please contact am general at 1-219-258-6615. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 1994

Also see:

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