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 Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve (Pierce) THE LOSS OF AIR CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jun 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 17, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE SMALL OPENING AND IF THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT… Jun 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 17, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Harley-Davidson) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jun 14, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Jayco) PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR WHEN A PERSON USES THE STEP. Jun 14, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Dodge) THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jun 13, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Eagle, Dodge and CHRYSLER and 1 more) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A… Jun 13, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Toyota) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE HANDLING AND MANUEVERING CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE… Jun 12, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (International Harvester) SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SPINDLE FROM THE AXLE HOUSING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. Jun 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Carpenter) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… Jun 7, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 7, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Nissan) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. Jun 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 4, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Mercury) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. Jun 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Ford) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL. Jun 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jun 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Ford) BELT FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST ONCE THE VACUUM RESERVOIR IS DEPLETED. May 28, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 28, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Wabash) THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR… May 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 24, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: horn (Audi) THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM SOUNDING A WARNING BY USING THE HORN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. May 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 23, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Spartan) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOOSENING OF THE JOINT AND ULTIMATE SEPARATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. May 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Shadow Cruiser) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OWNER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE CORRECT WEIGHT RATINGS AND COULD OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE… May 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Volvo) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE. May 14, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 14, 1996The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Mercury and Ford) THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAWL OCCASIONALLY NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. May 14, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 14, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Audi) A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION. May 10, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 10, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Infiniti) A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES. May 9, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (Chevrolet and GMC) VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT. May 7, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 7, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Superior) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… May 6, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 6, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… May 6, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 6, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Blue Bird) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… May 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. May 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Corbeil) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… May 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Saab) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR. May 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Blue Bird) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… May 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth) IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. May 2, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 2, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Spartan) FAILURE OF A SOLENOID WILL CAUSE THE SET OF CONTROLLED DEVICES NOT TO FUNCTION. May 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Trailmobile) THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR… Apr 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Monon) THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR… Apr 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (General Engine) THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR… Apr 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Timpte) THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR… Apr 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition (Ford, Mercury and Lincoln) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Apr 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Coach and Equipment) WHEN A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… Apr 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Holiday Rambler) IF THE 15 AMP FUSE IS INSTALLED AND THE DRIVER HAS NOT MANUALLY TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE FUSE WILL BLOW WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS A RETURNED ON. Apr 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Mercury, Ford and Lincoln) THE DRIVER’S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD. Apr 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch (Walker) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTS ON BOTH THE MILK TANK AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: bumpers (Startrans Bus) THIS CRACKING COULD CAUSE A BUMPER TO DETACH FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: drum: chamber (Blue Bird) THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LINING CONTACTON THE REAR WHEEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Buick and Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE SYSTEM,… Apr 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Load Rite) WHEN THE SPINDLE FALLS OFF, THE TRAILER FALLS TO THE ROAD AND THE WHEEL COULD GO INTO TRAFFIC. Apr 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Ford) CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR. Apr 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) A PASSENGER’S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND IF THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… Apr 15, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Jeep) DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION. Apr 8, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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