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Recall List for the 1996 GMC Savana

Official recall notices have been issued for the 1996 GMC Savana by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. It's important to note that most recalls won't cost you anything to get fixed, so if your car is affected you should call an authorized GMC service shop immediately!

  1. 1996 GMC Savana EXTERIOR LIGHTING NHTSA Campaign #09E012000

    • Date Announced: APRIL 07, 2009
    • Vehicles Affected: 16,270

    Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Actions: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

  2. 1996 GMC Savana FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS NHTSA Campaign #00V110000

    • Date Announced: APRIL 17, 2000
    • Vehicles Affected: 109,239

    Summary: Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.

    Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    Actions: Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V110000 »

  3. 1996 GMC Savana SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE NHTSA Campaign #96V092000

    • Date Announced: JUNE 03, 1996
    • Vehicles Affected: 105

    Summary: One of the four rear axle U-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.

    Consequence: This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

    Actions: Dealers will replace the four rear axle U-bolts on the affected vehicles. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V092000 »

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