1996 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1996

341 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1996, spanning 124 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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1996 Recalls
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Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
38 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1996

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1996 recall they issued.

1996 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1996?

NHTSA tracked 341 safety recalls reported in 1996, spanning 124 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1996?

General Motors, Llc (38 recalls), Ford Motor Company (34 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (20 recalls), Blue Bird Body Company (11 recalls), International Truck & Engine Corporation (10 recalls), Freightliner Llc (9 recalls).

Are 1996 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.