NHTSA recall 96V-161 (96V161000)
equipment recall reported August 29, 1996 - about 134,770 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V161000
- Also written as
- 96V-161
- Reported
- August 29, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~134,770
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Why it is dangerous
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-161 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 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.