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certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Recall Notes

fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

2006 Hummer H2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.ø these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Corrective Action

a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customerøs option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

2006 Hummer H2

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2005 Hummer H2

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Recall Notes

fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

2005 Hummer H2

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. in addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the ownerøs manual. also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the ownerøs manual text.

Corrective Action

a lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2005 Hummer H2

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

Corrective Action

if a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. the loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. if the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

2004 Hummer H2

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Recall Notes

fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

2004 Hummer H2

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

Corrective Action

consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.

Recall Notes

dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

2004 Hummer H2

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2004 Hummer H2

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Hummer H2

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor assembly. owner notification began november 6, 2002. 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 saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3 or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

2003 Hummer H2

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Recall Notes

fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

2003 Hummer H2

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, øtheft protection.ø these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. in addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position.

Corrective Action

these overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

Recall Notes

dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. owner notification began on may 29, 2003. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.