Defect Description For Recall
The 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 Corrode Inside The Bushing Increasing The Amount Of FriCTIon Between The Rotating Shaft And The Stationary Bushing.
Make Of Vehicle
AM General
Model Of Vehicle
HUMMER
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
96V049000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
A Corroded Accelerator Pedal Shaft Can Cause The Engine Throttle To Bind And Not Fully Return To Idle When The Operator’S Foot Is Removed From The Accelerator Pedal Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Revised Accelerator Pedal And Shaft Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
AM General Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19920801
End Of Manufacture
19960301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3000
Date Owners Notified
19960319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
AM General Llc
Date Report Received
19960312