Safety Recall NHTSA · 96E010000 Reported March 25, 1996

Interior systems:seats

Q: What is recall 96E010000?

NHTSA recall 96E010000 was issued by Vehicle Safety Systems on March 25, 1996. It addresses: Interior systems:seats. The recall affects approximately 2,400 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Vehicle Safety Systems · N/A · 2,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96E010000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Vehicle Safety Systems

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,400

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 25, 1996

Defect Summary

The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

Safety Consequence

If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Vehicle Safety Systems dealer and reference recall ID 96E010000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96E010000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96E010000?

NHTSA recall 96E010000 was issued by Vehicle Safety Systems on March 25, 1996. It addresses: Interior systems:seats. The recall affects approximately 2,400 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vehicle Safety Systems dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96E010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.