NHTSA Recall 15V421000: Fan/motor (visibility)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164,993 vehicles. It affects 2006–2010 Hummer H3.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V421000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15042 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR |
| Report received | July 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Safety risk
If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V421000
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.