Large Recall NHTSA · 96V250000 Reported December 17, 1996

General motors/fmvss 108/4 way flashers

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 270,014 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V250000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
270,014
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 1996

Defect Summary

The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. this fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. if necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 96V250000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V250000

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

What is recall 96V250000?

NHTSA recall 96V250000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 17, 1996. It addresses: General motors/fmvss 108/4 way flashers. The recall affects approximately 270,014 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V250000 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.