- The problem
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
- The risk
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Skyline Nomad Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Skyline Nomad have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the rear.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Nomad year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Skyline Nomad recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The furnaces were improperly installed. A 1 1/4" minimum overlap between the chamber exhaust tube and the vent assembly exhaust is needed for proper exhaust.
- The risk
- This condition can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FURNACE VENT ASSEMBLY.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1996 Skyline Nomad have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1996 Skyline Nomad: rear (October 1997); furnace (September 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1996 Skyline Nomad had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Skyline Nomad a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Skyline Nomad year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Skyline Nomad years have the most complaints?
2002 (3), 2004 (2), 1976 (1). See every Skyline Nomad year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Skyline Nomad has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data