NHTSA recall 96V-008 (96V008000)

steering recall reported January 23, 1996 - about 8,988 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V008000
Also written as: 96V-008
Reported: January 23, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~8,988
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Why it is dangerous

IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-008 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 900 - 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.