NHTSA recall 96V-015 (96V015000)

power train recall reported January 23, 1996 - about 585,182 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V015000
Also written as: 96V-015
Reported: January 23, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~585,182
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Why it is dangerous

VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-015 when calling a dealer.

Affected 8 models

Buick Lesabre - 1992, 1993

Buick Park Avenue - 1992, 1993

Chevrolet Lumina Apv - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Oldsmobile 88 - 1992, 1993

Oldsmobile 98 - 1992, 1993

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Pontiac Bonneville - 1992, 1993

Pontiac Trans Sport - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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.