NHTSA recall 96V-250 (96V250000)

exterior lighting recall reported December 17, 1996 - about 270,014 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V250000
Also written as: 96V-250
Reported: December 17, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~270,014
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Why it is dangerous

IF THESE LAMPS WERE NOT FLASHING, OTHER VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-250 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1995, 1996

Oldsmobile Achieva - 1996

Pontiac Grand AM - 1996

Pontiac Sunfire - 1995, 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.