How many recalls does the 1986 Transportation 96a2 have?

The 1986 Transportation 96a2 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Transportation 96a2 has an open recall?

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1986 Transportation 96a2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Transportation 96a2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,603 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 89V063000 1989-04-14 1,524 affected

Defect

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL, A TURN SIGNAL COMPONENT COULD DRAG ACROSS THE FACE OF THE TURN SIGNAL DETENT PLATE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESTRICT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL,WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE DEFECTIVE CANCELING PLATES AND REMOVE ANY DEBRIS PRESENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.

STEERING 86V097000 1986-07-22 79 affected

Defect

THE PINCH BOLT USED TO CLAMP THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT YOKE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PINCH BOLT HAS INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL WEAR TO THE…

Remedy

INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE88005 Opened 1987-10-16 · closed 1987-11-19

FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURES

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Transportation 96a2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.