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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- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Chevrolet and GMC) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Mercedes Benz) LOSS OF THESE SYSTEMS CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO OVER HEAT, LOSE POWER FROM THE BATTERY, AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE… Apr 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Kenworth) THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE REAR TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH OPPOSITE FROM THE DIRECTION INTENDED BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 3, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Isuzu) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THESE HEAD LAMPS CAN CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Apr 3, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 3, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: rack and pinion (Oshkosh) THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE LOOSE STEERING GEAR BOLTS WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Mar 27, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1996The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Spartan) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE THE ENGINE COVER IS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY A PORTION OF THE FAN… Mar 27, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1996The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air (Western Star) IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Mar 27, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone 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… Mar 26, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air (Volvo and White GMC) THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Mar 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Holiday Rambler) THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. Mar 15, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 13, 1996 Mar 13, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (AM General) A CORRODED ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHAFT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO BIND AND NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE OPERATOR’S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR… Mar 12, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Spartan) IF THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS EXPERIENCE A CONDITION THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER, THE ENGINE CAN EXPERIENCE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEMS. Mar 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Ward) 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… Mar 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Ward and Amtran) 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… Mar 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Genesis) 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… Mar 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Land Rover) A BROKEN RADIUS ARM CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY. Mar 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 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, AND THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO… Mar 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Buick) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE… Mar 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Ford and Mercury) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES OF THE SAFETY BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. Mar 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air (Freightliner) THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Mar 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hubcap/cover (International Harvester) SHOULD SUFFICIENT CRACKS OCCUR, THE MOUNTING FLANGE PORTION OF THE HUB ALONG WITH THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. Mar 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic (Mazda) IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. Feb 28, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 28, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Nissan) THIS CONDITION COULD INHIBIT A DRIVER FROM APPLYING THE BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Feb 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Nissan) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE… Feb 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (GMC and Chevrolet) THESE TRANSMISSIONS COULD SEIZE AND LOCK THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A… Feb 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Volvo) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Feb 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Itasca) THE AWNING COULD BREAK LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. Feb 21, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights (Toyota) AS THE BULB HOLDER DEFORMS, THE BULB CAN LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE LAMP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Feb 20, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Saturn) IN A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE ROOF PANEL FLANGE SIDES, EXPOSING AN OCCUPANT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. Feb 12, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system (Volvo and White GMC) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 12, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Yamaha) THE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 12, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Western Star) IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, THE ENGINE IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND SUDDENLY… Feb 6, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic (Ford) IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. Feb 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Plymouth and Dodge) SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING. Feb 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Dodge) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SMALLER TIRES WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLES SPECIFIED GROSS WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE… Feb 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (Honda) FOLLOWING THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE COULD LEAD TO A TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY. Feb 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 1996The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut (Ford) IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST… Jan 31, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 31, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF… Jan 31, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 31, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Cadillac and Chevrolet) THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Jan 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac) IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Jan 30, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Audi) SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. Jan 29, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: drum: chamber (Thomas) IF THE DAMAGE TO THE CLAMP BAND RESULTED IN BAND BREAKAGE, THE CHAMBER COULD COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. Jan 29, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp (Mercury and Ford) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SWITCH MALFUNTIONS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP WILL EITHER REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY OR FAIL TO LIGHT AS… Jan 25, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 25, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Electrical system: horn (Chevrolet) THE HORN PAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL FALLING BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES. Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Saab) IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Lincoln) IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Blue Bird) THE 8-LIGHT WARNING SYSTEM WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING WHILE DISCHARGING PASSENGERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR AN EXITING PASSENGER BEING STRUCK… Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
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