Vehicle recall 08V440000 · August 27, 2008
2006 Hummer H1 Alpha
The vehicle's fuel tank may contact the rear prop shaft rear universal joint causing a rub through condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Am general is recalling 684 my 2006 hummer H1 alpha series vehicles. The vehicle's fuel tank may contact the rear prop shaft rear universal joint causing a rub through condition.
- Consequence
- A leak condition may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the main fuel tank assembly and replace it with a new modified fuel tank assembly, new rear side shield and all new attaching hardware. The recall began on December 5, 2008. Owners may contact am general at 1-800-638-8303.
- Notes
- Am general recall no. Amg-R0801. Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V440000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2008
- Filed by
- AM GENERAL LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMG-R0801
- Owner notification
- December 5, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 684
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hummer H1 Alpha (2006): 2006
Has your Hummer been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hummer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.