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 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… Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Spartan) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE TOUCH PAD. Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines (Pontiac, Chevrolet and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. Jan 23, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: rack and pinion: rack (Ferrari) IF THE STEERING RACK FRACTURES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jan 17, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 17, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS. Jan 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (GMC and Chevrolet) IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY A FAN SEGMENT AND INJURED. Jan 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1996The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Mercury and Ford) BLOWER MALFUNCTIONS LIMITING OR STOPPING OUTPUT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE… Jan 16, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Mercedes Benz) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE HOOD IS DAMAGED AND THE HOOD IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. Jan 15, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Jan 11, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 11, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Western Star) SOMEONE WORKING BEHIND THE CAB COULD CONTACT THE HOT MUFFLER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. Jan 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Peugeot) OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CORRISON CAN WEAKEN THE FLANGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP AND CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND. Jan 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1996The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Pontiac) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSAXLE GEAR SELECTOR RESULTING IN A DRIVER… Jan 2, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE… Jan 2, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Jeep) IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Jan 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines (GMC) THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE… Jan 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: glass, side/rear (Blue Bird) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. Jan 1, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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