NHTSA recall 96V-071 (96V071000)
electrical system recall reported April 25, 1996 - about 7,900,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V071000
- Also written as
- 96V-071
- Reported
- April 25, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,900,000
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-071 when calling a dealer.
Affected 14 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.