Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Safety Recalls in 1996
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 20 safety recalls made by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 27, 1996
(Campaign #: 702)
CHRYSLER/ABS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
NHTSA ID: 96V260000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 52,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT AND THE BASE MANUAL BRAKES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 18, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEERING WHEEL
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
NHTSA ID: 96V229000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 675,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 18, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/BRAKE/FUEL LINES
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
NHTSA ID: 96V228000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 180,000
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 18, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN
IF THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP THAT RETAIN THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE UPPER SHAFT BREAK, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER SHAFT.
NHTSA ID: 96V230000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 475,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 29, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER
THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL, BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND THE VACUUM RESERVOIR, MAY NOT SEAL ADEQUATELY ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE DRAWN INTO THE POWER ASSIST VACUUM RESERVOIR.
NHTSA ID: 96V215000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 18,997
Consequence Summary:
AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. ADDENDUM (4-14-97): VEHICLES INSPECTED PER CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 707 AND FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE THE LISTED SUSPECT MASTER CYLINDER DATE CODE RANGE, MUST NOW HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PISTON REPLACED (CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 714).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 24, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT, THE SHOULDER BELTS RESTRAINING THE CHILD RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE AFTER THE BELT BUCKLE IS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH PLATE. THE LATCH PLATE MOVEMENT LOCKS THE BELTS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILD IS RESTRAINED IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
NHTSA ID: 97I001000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 150,000
Consequence Summary:
THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 8, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/BRAKES
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 96V143003
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 23,000
Consequence Summary:
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 27, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
NHTSA ID: 96V158002
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9,616
Consequence Summary:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 18, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT: SEAT
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 96V136000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 200
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE.
NHTSA ID: 96V123000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 22,500
Consequence Summary:
A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 13, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNT
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 96V094000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 140,000
Consequence Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 13, 1996
(Campaign #: 685)
CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
NHTSA ID: 96V099000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 321,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 3, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
NHTSA ID: 96V075000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 151,800
Consequence Summary:
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 2, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CORROSION
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 96V074000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 90,000
Consequence Summary:
IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 8, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:AIR BAG
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.
NHTSA ID: 96V060000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 700
Consequence Summary:
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 5, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/CERTIFICATION LABEL
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE TIRE/WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH INDICATES A SMALLER SIZE TIRE THAN REQUIRED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH LABEL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
NHTSA ID: 96V027000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 2,500
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SMALLER TIRES WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LOAD CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLES SPECIFIED GROSS WEIGHT RATING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY LABEL WITH THE CORRECT TIRE/WHEEL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 5, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/ELECT.WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
NHTSA ID: 96V026000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 15,000
Consequence Summary:
SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 16, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
NHTSA ID: 96V002000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 265,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 11, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/ENGINE
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
NHTSA ID: 96V006000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 40,000
Consequence Summary:
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 1, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 96I004000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 224,642
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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