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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recall

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Active Safety 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Canada.

Ref #1999-083 Campaign : 99021
1999-05-12 3 107 units

Engine

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the spark plug wires may be causing the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to be illuminated, as well as causing rough idle and poor performance. These conditions may be due to a dielectric breakdown of the plastic extender piece at the boot joint of the spark plug wire. Correction: Dealers will replace all six spark plug wires with a new service spark plug wire assembly kit that is designed to be robust against dielectric breakdown failures.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1996-101 Campaign : 6D16/96048
1996-07-11 248 units

Brakes

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR (4) BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE MINIMAL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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