NHTSA recall 96V-082 (96V082000)
suspension recall reported May 7, 1996 - about 16,918 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V082000
- Also written as
- 96V-082
- Reported
- May 7, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,918
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
THE FOUR U-BOLTS NUTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE WERE UNDER-TORQUED.
Why it is dangerous
VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE U-BOLT NUT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE ANY LOOSE U-BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-082 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 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.