Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V026000 Reported February 5, 1996

Chrysler/elect.wiring:harness:front:underhood

Q: What is recall 96V026000?

NHTSA recall 96V026000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 5, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/elect.wiring:harness:front:underhood. The recall affects approximately 15,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 15,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V026000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

15,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 5, 1996

Defect Summary

An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 96V026000 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 96V026000

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

What is recall 96V026000?

NHTSA recall 96V026000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 5, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/elect.wiring:harness:front:underhood. The recall affects approximately 15,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V026000 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.