Large Recall NHTSA · 96E016000 Reported June 19, 1996

Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

Q: What is recall 96E016000?

NHTSA recall 96E016000 was issued by Q/straint on June 19, 1996. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 111,000 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.

Q/straint · N/A · 111,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96E016000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Q/straint

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

111,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 19, 1996

Defect Summary

The bushing on the rivet pin is cracked or missing.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an accident or sudden stop due to brake application, failure of the safety harness restraint system increases the risk of injury to wheel chair occupants.

Corrective Action

Q'straint will either send a new belt assembly or a retrofit bushing. A replacement belt or retrofit bushing will provide a replacement for the cracked or missing bushing.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Q/straint dealer and reference recall ID 96E016000 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 96E016000

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

What is recall 96E016000?

NHTSA recall 96E016000 was issued by Q/straint on June 19, 1996. It addresses: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an. The recall affects approximately 111,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Q/straint dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96E016000 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.