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  NHTSA Recall 99V059000

NHTSA Campaign Id 99V059000; Date: Mar. 23, 1999

A loose master cylinder condition can occur, causing longer than normal brake pedal travel during brake pedal applications.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1999 Am General Hummer

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Manufactured by: Am General Corporation

Affected Units:: 186

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle 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.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the master cylinder-to-hydroboost mounting bolts and nuts.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification began April 6, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-734-523-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1999

Also see:

All recalls of Am General vehicles.

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