NHTSA recall 96V-070 (96V070000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported April 22, 1996 - about 73,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V070000
- Also written as
- 96V-070
- Reported
- April 22, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~73,500
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Why it is dangerous
THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 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.