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Hummer H3 Recall 15V421: Blower Motor Connector Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V421, reported July 1, 2015, 164,993 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The connector module that controls blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system can overheat in these vehicles. The recall covers certain 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles built from February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles built from May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010.

If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

GM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness free of charge. Owners may also contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493, referencing GM recall number 15042. You can check your VIN for open recalls at no cost on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V421General Motors LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hummer H320062007200820092010