Safety Recall NHTSA · 96E040000 Reported December 5, 1996

Electronic mobility/steering

Q: What is recall 96E040000?

NHTSA recall 96E040000 was issued by Electronic Mobility Controls on December 5, 1996. It addresses: Electronic mobility/steering. The recall affects approximately 133 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.

Electronic Mobility Controls · N/A · 133 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96E040000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Electronic Mobility Controls

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

133

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 5, 1996

Defect Summary

Equipment description: an electronic device for use by physically challenged individuals to steer a motor vehicle. possible unwanted motion at the factory steering wheel can result in a momentary loss of control of the vehicle steering.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected movement of the steering wheel can result in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the steering wheel hardware including a new machined cpu case and the addition of an extenal ground lead to the steering module.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Electronic Mobility Controls dealer and reference recall ID 96E040000 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 96E040000

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

What is recall 96E040000?

NHTSA recall 96E040000 was issued by Electronic Mobility Controls on December 5, 1996. It addresses: Electronic mobility/steering. The recall affects approximately 133 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Electronic Mobility Controls dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96E040000 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.