Recall 09V080000: Fuel Tank Strap Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Hummer/H3T 2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 10, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V080000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1738

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling 1,738 M/Y 2009 Hummer H3T vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture. If this occurs, the fuel tank would be supported by the rear support strap and stone shield only. Continued use of the vehicle may eventually fracture the rear support strap and shield fasteners.

CONSEQUENCE:
The fuel tank could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a new-design fuel tank front support strap free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before April 10, 2009. Owners may contact Hummer at 800-732-5493 or owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
General Motors recall No. 09048. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.