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2,877 vehicle equipment recalls in NHTSA’s files since 1970, newest first.
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- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags (ZF) A damaged air bag crash sensor may cause a delayed air bag deployment in a frontal crash or a risk of a non-deployment in a low speed crash, increasing the… Jul 30, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Meritor) Loss of power steering assist would require a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Jul 28, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 28, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: retractor; seat belts: front; seat belts (Kiel) A seat belt that doesn’t function properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Jul 24, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: automatic transmission (Allison) A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Jul 17, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 17, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Curt Manufacturing) If the axial pivot pin loosens or fails, it may result in separation of the hitch and activation of secondary safety features, increasing the risk of a crash. Jul 13, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 13, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Tires; suspension (TAP Worldwide) Reduced vehicle stability from installing 40” tires can increase the risk of a crash during certain emergency maneuvering situations. Jul 8, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 8, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Pittsburgh Automotive) Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle. Jul 7, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Mopar) A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. Jun 25, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Clevite-Pullman) If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 25, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Raybestos, Napa and AC Delco) If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 24, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Code 3) The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 22, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 22, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical; equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Dometic) A voltage overload may cause electrical damage and may increase the risk of a fire. Jun 18, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 18, 2020The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: glass, side/rear (Lippert) If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Jun 15, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 2020The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Gillig) If the rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 12, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: driveline: differential unit; power train: automatic transmission (Mopar) A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Jun 11, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: driveline: driveshaft (Dana) If the rear axle shaft or interaxle driveline detaches from the vehicle, this may increase the risk of injury or crash. Jun 11, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate; exterior lighting (Maxon) A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash. Jun 8, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Akron Brass Company) Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. May 27, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 27, 2020The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control (Tekonsha) If a driver of a vehicle equipped with certain 7-way trailer connectors is not aware that trailer braking via foot pedal is unavailable while the 4-Way Hazard… May 27, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 27, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; suspension: rear (Ram and Liquid Spring) A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of… May 13, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 13, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices (Agility Fuel Systems) If the fuel system ruptures from exposure to heat, there may be an increased risk of injury. May 8, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Pittsburgh Automotive) Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, which may increase the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle. May 3, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Lincoln) The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver’s visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash. Apr 24, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Denso) If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Apr 24, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Rugged Liners) If the cover separates from the truck bed, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Apr 16, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module (Takata) An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other… Apr 13, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 13, 2020The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: other: labels (Winkelmann Flowform) If the cylinders cannot be inspected or pass inspection, the cylinders can fail and increase the risk of a fire or injury. Apr 10, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 10, 2020The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure (Mopar) A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury. Apr 9, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 9, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices (Agility Fuel Systems) If the fuel system ruptures from being exposed to heat, there would be an increased the risk of injury. Apr 8, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater (Cummins) A fire increases the risk of injury. Mar 31, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 31, 2020The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure (Land Rover) An improperly manufactured headliner may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Mar 26, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical; electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Carrier Transicold) If the cables chafe the engine oil pan, the cables can become damaged and short, increasing the risk of a fire. Mar 20, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2020The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical; electrical system: wiring (Carrier Transicold) If the harness chafes the generator, the harness can be damaged and cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. Mar 20, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2020The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Pittsburgh Automotive) If the stand fails, the stand can suddenly drop, increasing the risk of injury to persons nearby or under the lifted vehicle. Mar 20, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid (BMW) Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Mar 19, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: rear/other (KEY Safety Systems) In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury. Mar 6, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Kiekert) A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or the risk of a crash. Mar 2, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 2, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (TOW King) If the jack separates from its assembly, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Feb 27, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 27, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (ZF) If the drum transmission fails while the vehicle is in motion, the drum may stop rotating and concrete could discharge from the drum onto the road, increasing… Feb 24, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle assembly (Meritor) If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. Feb 20, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Kelvinhid) Incorrect headlight output can increase the risk of a crash. Feb 20, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Pelican Flashlights) If the battery pack explodes, there is an increased risk of an injury. Feb 7, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 7, 2020The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: retractor (Freedman) An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Feb 6, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train (Cummins) A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. Feb 4, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 4, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Akoury) A helmet that does not provide adequate protection can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Jan 29, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 2020The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags: frontal (Takata) An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Jan 2, 2020received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 2020The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Aero Industries) Separation of the pawl assembly and hub may cause the swing arms on the Easy Cover tarping system to unexpectedly swing to the back of the dump body,… Dec 3, 2019received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 3, 2019The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Standen) If the leaf spring breaks, it can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dec 2, 2019received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 2019The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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