NHTSA Recall 00V005000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
AM GENERAL CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 980 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Am General Hummer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AMG-R0001 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: a potential chafing condition occurs between the flexible brake lines which connect the master cylinder to the ABS modulator. This condition can lead to one or both of the brake lines developing a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak cab cause a reduction in brake line pressure and resulting in longer-than-normal stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the master cylinder to ABS modulator lines.
Notes
Am general recall no. Amg-r0001.owner notification is expected to begin during february 2000.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 1-734-523-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V005000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.