Recall 10V179 affects 162,129 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles because the hood louver can loosen and detach. Repair is free at any franchised Hummer dealer.
Hummer is recalling 162,129 2006-2010 H3 vehicles because clip tabs on the hood louver can fracture and leave the louver loose against the hood. If the louver detaches while driving, it can strike a following vehicle and cause injury or property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood louver is the trim panel mounted on the hood of the 2006-2010 Hummer H3. Its built-in clip-tabs hold the louver tight against the hood so the panel stays fixed while the vehicle is moving. When those tabs hold properly, the louver sits flush instead of shifting or vibrating against the hood.
On affected H3 vehicles, the integral clip-tabs on the hood louver fracture. Once a tab breaks, the louver rattles against the hood and becomes loose. If that loose condition is not addressed, additional clips can fracture and the louver can detach from the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does describe an earlier clue after the problem starts: a hood louver that rattles against the hood or feels loose.
Who's affected?
Covers five H3 model years, all tied to the same hood and body-structure component.
| 2010 Hummer H3 | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2009 Hummer H3 | body structure |
| 2006 Hummer H3 | body structure |
| 2007 Hummer H3 | body structure |
| 2008 Hummer H3 | body structure |
| Units affected | 162,129 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose hood louver can separate while the H3 is moving. If it comes off in traffic, it can hit a following vehicle and cause injury or property damage. Drive cautiously and keep extra distance until your VIN is checked and the repair is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Hummer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Hummer H3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hummer dealer and ask whether the free hood-louver adhesive repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V179 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Hummer mailed one, or give the dealer your VIN and recall number 10V179.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and listen for hood-louver rattling or looseness.
What happens at the repair
The repair listed for this recall is straightforward: a Hummer technician applies adhesive to the hood louver so it is secured to the hood. Once the repair is available for your VIN, the dealer applies the adhesive and checks that the louver is held firmly in place. Parts and labor are covered by the recall. No repair time is listed, so ask the service desk how long the vehicle needs to stay at the shop.
Timeline
| April 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V179?
Recall 10V179 covers 162,129 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles with hood louver clip-tabs that can fracture. The louver can rattle, loosen, and detach from the hood. Hummer dealers secure the hood louver with adhesive for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Hummer H3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific H3 is included in recall 10V179. If it is, contact a franchised Hummer dealer or Hummer customer assistance at 800-732-5493 and ask for the hood louver adhesive repair. Reference recall 10V179 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will apply adhesive to secure the hood louver free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included Hummer H3 vehicles.
What warning signs should I watch for?
A rattling hood louver or a loose hood louver is the warning sign named in recall 10V179. If you notice that movement, arrange the free dealer repair. The concern is that additional clip-tabs can fracture and the louver can detach while driving.
What if I bought my Hummer H3 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2006-2010 Hummer H3 is included, then call a franchised dealer and reference recall 10V179.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V179000 |
|---|---|
| Hummer customer service | 800-732-5493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V179 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V179000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →