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2,877 vehicle equipment recalls in NHTSA’s files since 1970, newest first.
Each in NHTSA’s own words: what’s wrong, what could happen, and the fix. Copied Nov 6, 2026.
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- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module (Takata) In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle… Jan 25, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 25, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module (Takata) In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle… Jan 25, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 25, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Meritor) Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire. Jan 21, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 2016The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Gmax) An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Jan 20, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 20, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: windshield (Mazda and Pilkington) If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the… Jan 19, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 19, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (Duralast, Wells and CARQUEST ECC “BLUE” and 4 more) If the switch does not illuminate brake lights, other drivers may not know that the vehicle is slowing. Jan 12, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (Vanguard Oexspec) A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash. Dec 17, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 17, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment adaptive/mobility (Ricon) If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. Nov 19, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings (M.B. Sturgis) If the indicator window cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire. Nov 17, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Transpec) Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Nov 12, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 12, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (Syntec) In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger’s knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus. Nov 9, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (Recaro) If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of… Oct 28, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Ecco) A lamp that overheats increases the risk of injury or fire. Oct 22, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater (Atwood) The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury. Oct 22, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger (Cummins Westport) If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire. Oct 20, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Hale) If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent. Oct 9, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering (Solutions, Mercury and FORD and 3 more) If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Oct 6, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (Bendix and Meritor) If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Oct 6, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (SAF-Holland) A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash. Oct 5, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 5, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: manual transmission (Hale) If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Oct 5, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 5, 2015The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical (Chamberlain) If the portable jump starter overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire. Oct 2, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Lippert) Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury. Sep 24, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 24, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Henderson) A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Sep 21, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 21, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: manual transmission (Eaton) Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash. Sep 21, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 21, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Peak) If the battery overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire. Sep 15, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 15, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Reese) If the cradle fails, a bicycle on the cradle may partially or fully fall from the rack, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Sep 10, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 10, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: ignition: module (Cummins) An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash. Sep 8, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 8, 2015The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Peter Paul) If the end stop on the sleeves breaks, the end stop may come off under pressure, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby or possibly damaging other… Sep 2, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Specialty Products) If suspension bolt fractures it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of vehicle crash. Sep 1, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 1, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical (Alpine) A PCB that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Aug 27, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 27, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: fuel injection system (NOS) If the valve fractures, portions of the valve may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby or possibly damaging other nearby… Aug 27, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 27, 2015The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment adaptive/mobility (Ricon) If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. Aug 21, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 21, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint; suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint; steering (Reyco Granning) A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Aug 20, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 20, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle assembly (Marmon-Herrington) If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the… Aug 14, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 14, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Fontaine) If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly… Aug 14, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 14, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices (Fisher) Without sufficient flow in these conditions, the tank could explode causing serious injury to bystanders. Aug 4, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly; suspension (SAF-Holland) Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer that it was connected to, increasing the risk of a crash. Jul 17, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 17, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Vcan) Failed helmet restraints can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant. Jul 17, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 17, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Flex-A-Lite) Use of an electric fan kit without the additional fuse holder between the battery and fan control module or with the original circuit breaker installed may… Jul 15, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 15, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other (Agility Fuel Systems) If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury. Jul 14, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 14, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other (Emcara) If the PRD does not activate in the event of a buildup of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury. Jul 14, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 14, 2015The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Osram) These headlamps may not provide sufficient illumination of distant objects or the roadway. Jul 2, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 2, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Osram) These headlamps may not provide sufficient illumination of distant objects or the roadway. Jul 2, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 2, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norco) If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash. Jul 2, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 2, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Maxjax) If the lower carriage plates are not properly welded, they may not be able to hold the rated weight while lifting a vehicle. Jun 24, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 2015The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats: motorcycle (Suzuki) If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a… Jun 23, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 23, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Coastal Moto) A cracked spoke may result in spoke failure and impair vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 19, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 2015The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Alcoa) Personal injury could occur if the flange separates during the initial tire mounting and inflation process. Jun 15, 2015received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 2015The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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