NHTSA recall 96V-032 (96V032000)
suspension recall reported February 12, 1996 - about 6,034 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V032000
- Also written as
- 96V-032
- Reported
- February 12, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,034
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-032 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 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.