NHTSA recall 96V-026 (96V026000)
electrical system recall reported February 5, 1996 - about 15,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V026000
- Also written as
- 96V-026
- Reported
- February 5, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~15,000
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
Why it is dangerous
SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-026 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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