Vehicle recall 96V118000 · July 1, 1996

1994 Geo Tracker

The steering wheel center hub to spoke weld can fracture.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The steering wheel center hub to spoke weld can fracture.
Consequence: This condition will allow the steering wheel to separate from the steering column increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for the suspect steering wheel lot date code and replace any found to have this suspect date.
Notes: System: steering; wheel and column. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Owner notification: owner notification began in June 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact geo/Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V118000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 5, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 965
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V118000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Geo Tracker (1994): 1994

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