Vehicle recall 02V306000 · November 13, 2002
2003 AM General H1
On certain vehicles, the fuel lines can contact a rough edge on the transmission case, resulting in chaffed lines and fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the fuel lines can contact a rough edge on the transmission case, resulting in chaffed lines and fuel leakage.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition a clamp securing the fuel lines to the body reinforcement member. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 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 am general at 1-800-638-8303.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V306000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2002
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMG R0201
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- AM General H1 (2003): 2003
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