NHTSA recall 96V-057 (96V057000)
vehicle speed control recall reported April 4, 1996 - about 379,004 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V057000
- Also written as
- 96V-057
- Reported
- April 4, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~379,004
- Component
- vehicle speed control
What is being recalled
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Why it is dangerous
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-057 when calling a dealer.
Affected 14 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.