NHTSA recall 96V-002 (96V002000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 16, 1996 - about 265,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V002000
- Also written as
- 96V-002
- Reported
- January 16, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~265,000
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-002 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.