NHTSA recall 96V-196 (96V196000)
seats recall reported October 8, 1996 - about 47 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V196000
- Also written as
- 96V-196
- Reported
- October 8, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~47
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
THE SEAT COVER TRIM MATERIAL DOES NOT MEET THE FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
Why it is dangerous
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE CAN OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COVERS ON THE FRONT SEAT BACKS, REAR SEAT CUSHION AND REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-196 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.