2007-2009 Hummer H3 recalled in Australia

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The Hummer H3 has been recalled in Australia over a potential wiring defect affecting the indicators.

In total, 1951 Hummer H3 vehicles produced between 2007 and 2009 have been recalled to correct the safety defect, including 1837 vehicles in Australia and 114 in New Zealand.



The official recall notice published on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website explains:



“In affected vehicles, the front indicator lights and rear indicators (if a trailer is towed) may not warn the vehicle operator if an indicator bulb may not be operating.”



GM Holden was responsible for the distribution of Hummer when the brand was launched in Australia in 2007.



GM Holden spokesman John Taylor said the issue could only arise when a trailer was being towed.



Mr Taylor explained the wiring defect could mean the driver is not alerted with a dashboard notification if the indicators fail to illuminate.



He said the only Australian report of the incident was on a limousine conversion model.



“They might have made changes to the wiring, we’re not sure,” Mr Taylor said.



GM Holden has received no complaints from owners of unmodified vehicles.



The recall repair – which will involve a reworking of the main engine wiring harness – will take about 90 minutes and will be completed at no charge to owners.



GM Holden is contacting all owners at their last known address by mail. Those after more information are encouraged to contact the Holden recall and rework assistance hotline on 1800 632 826.









Not sure if this applies to Canada and US as well but might be good to check with your local dealership.

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A bit more info from another source.....



GM Holden’s Hummer H3 vehicles are being recalled in Australia as they do not conform with Australian Motor Vehicle compliance requirements, and could pose potential safety risks.



The Hummer H3s were made by GM Holden's South African manufacturing arm.



1,957 Hummer H3s from 2007 to 2009 with campaign number L-100260 are being recalled nationally.



In affected vehicles, the front indicator lights and rear indicators (if a trailer is towed) may not warn the vehicle operator if an indicator bulb may not be operating.



According to Product Safety Recalls Australia, this defect makes the units unfit for sale in Australia.



GM Holden says it will contact owners of affected vehicles by letter.



Owners can also contact their authorised dealership for reworking of the main engine wiring harness, Product Safety Recalls Australia said.

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Rhino has blown several rear turn signal lamps ( switching bulbs gives back turn signal operation the bulbs are the same) and has always indicated the fault.