NHTSA recall 96V-187 (96V187000)

steering recall reported September 26, 1996 - about 8,340 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V187000
Also written as: 96V-187
Reported: September 26, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~8,340
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Why it is dangerous

THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-187 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chevrolet G10 - 1996

Chevrolet G20 - 1996

Chevrolet G30 - 1996

GMC G25 - 1996

GMC G35 - 1996

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.