NHTSA recall 96V-050 (96V050000)
suspension recall reported March 11, 1996 - about 1,505 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V050000
- Also written as
- 96V-050
- Reported
- March 11, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,505
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
THE REAR RADIUS ARM, WHICH LOCATES THE REAR AXLE, CAN FAIL AT THE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM CHASSIS EYE END.
Why it is dangerous
A BROKEN RADIUS ARM CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR RADIUS ARM ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-050 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.