Vehicles before 2015, 1996
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304 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1996, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Prevost) AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Nov 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Prevost) FRICTION OF THIS CABLE ON THE VEHICLE STRUCTUR OR ANY MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Nov 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (GMC and Chevrolet) IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT, IT WOULD ALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH… Nov 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Fleetwood) THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS. Nov 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Buick) IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WILL NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED CAUSING UNEXPECTED DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL LINES,… Oct 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 30, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Dodge and Chrysler) AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE… Oct 29, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Buick and Oldsmobile) IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES IF HE OR SHE CONTACTS A BROKEN REINFORCEMENT OR IF THE SNAGGING AFFECTS THE DEPLOYMENT… Oct 28, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal (Honda) VEHICLES FOLLOWING MAY NOT NOTICE THE TURN SIGNAL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 28, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional (Ford) THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 28, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Sturdicorp) IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY… Oct 26, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (US Bus and Sturdicorp) IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY… Oct 26, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Neoplan) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Oct 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Winnebago) THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND ALLOW GAS TO BE RELEASED WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE. Oct 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Tracker Marine) THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO “CHUNK” RUBBER OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. Oct 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Seat belts: integrated child seat (Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler) THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE… Oct 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Harley-Davidson) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. Oct 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Ferrari) THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM (WITHOUT THE LOCKING DEVICE) MAY NOT LOCK FAST ENOUGH AND COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE EVENT OF AN… Oct 18, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Mercury) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Oct 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Amtran) SHOULD A BRAKE LINE OR BRAKE PAD BE MISSING, IT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN APPLY THE BRAKES RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN… Oct 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 16, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SLIGHT TRAILER BRAKE DRAG AND TIRE SCUFFING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 15, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 15, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volvo) THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Nissan) IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Oct 10, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 10, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Rialta and Winnebago) IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, THE SUPPORT BRACKET IS NOT ATTACHED TO A STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING DURING AN ACCIDENT INCREASING THE RISK… Oct 9, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train (Blue Bird) WHEN THE BUS IS IN SERVICE AND THE OVERSIZED ROTOR INSIDE THE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN MOTOR BECOMES HEATED, THE ROTOR EXPANDS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME SLUGGISH,… Oct 9, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 8, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box: shaft sector (Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Oct 8, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Pontiac) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE CAN OCCUR. Oct 8, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system (Freightliner) THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Oct 8, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline (Utilimaster) IF A DRIVELINE SHOULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVELINE CAN CONTACT THE GROUND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL… Oct 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Honda) THIS TYPE OF UNANTICIPATED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN ABRASION TO THE HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE OF A PROPERLY-POSITIONED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, OR COULD CAUSE… Oct 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Ford) IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT TO GROUND CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING AND POSSIBLE… Oct 2, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Thomas, GMC and US BUS and 1 more) IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. Oct 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (US Bus) IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. Oct 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Thomas) IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Oct 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (AM General) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Sep 27, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A… Sep 26, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Chevrolet and GMC) THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. Sep 26, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Ford) A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Sep 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 25, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Karavan) THIS UNDERTORQUING CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT OF THE ASSEMBLY. Sep 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 25, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (Orion) VEHICLE STEERING COULD BE LOST INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Sep 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 24, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Freightliner) IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE. Sep 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 24, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Union City) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Sep 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, electric (Altec) THE TRAILER BRAKES MAY BE INOPERABLE OR COULD INADVERTENTLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE TRUCK CHASSIS LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Sep 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Blue Bird) THE END FITTING CAN BLOW-OFF RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING CAUSING INSUFFICIENT STEERING CONTROL WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE… Sep 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly (Neoplan) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. Sep 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly (Neoplan) RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Sep 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: column (Freightliner) IF THESE FASTENERS BECOME LOOSE AND ALL FALL OUT, THE STEERING COLUMN DRIVELINE WILL DISCONNECT FROM THE TILT/TELESCOPING MECHANISM AND THE ABILITY TO STEER… Sep 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 19, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility (Mercedes Benz) PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Sep 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 19, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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