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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 Equipment (Fram/Subaru) Oil on hot engine or exhaust surfaces can result in smoke and possibly a fire. Jan 29, 2013received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 2013The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Vision Wheel) A fractured wheel may cause a loss of tire air pressure which may lead to tire failure or the loss of vehicle control. Jan 24, 2013received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 2013The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Rigid Hitch) If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash. Jan 24, 2013received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 2013The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Hayes Lemmerz) Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash. Jan 18, 2013received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 18, 2013The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Ricon) The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. Jan 14, 2013received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 14, 2013The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Duralast) If the casting fractures, there may be a decrease in braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Dec 28, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 28, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Vega) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dec 20, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (HY-Rail) If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a… Dec 19, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Cummins) If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. Nov 29, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 29, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: rim (TRP) Without proper rim markings, owners may not be able to identify affected wheels in the event of a wheel recall. Nov 23, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 23, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Nissens) If the fan overheats and shorts, the fan or adjacent components may catch fire. Nov 14, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Gates) A gas leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. Nov 5, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 5, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Outlaw) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Nov 2, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 2, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Gorilla) The loose fitting of the lug nuts to the steel wheel may allow the wheel to detach from the vehicle, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Oct 25, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Fuel) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Oct 24, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Jeep and Timken) If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a Jeep Liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure… Oct 22, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (TRD and Toyota) If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance,… Oct 17, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Biltwell) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Oct 12, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 12, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Thermo King) If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers. Oct 12, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 12, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Daytona) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Oct 11, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (GE, Heritage and Midwest Electric) If the user touches an affected plug, conditions may exist in which the user receives an electrical shock. Oct 9, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 2012The hazardElectric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Thermo King) The fuel delivery valve may crack and leak diesel fuel. Oct 9, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Shield Fire Protection) If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury. Oct 9, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 9, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Ricon) In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. Oct 3, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Yakima and Ford) Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. Oct 2, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Precision) A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire. Oct 2, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical (Evca) A user could suffer an electrical shock should they contact the electrical lead. Sep 10, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 10, 2012The hazardElectric shock; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment adaptive/mobility (AII) Without the driver being alerted that the back-up brake system has malfunctioned, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle as normal, and if the primary… Sep 5, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 5, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Choice) As a consequence, the reflective properties of the warning triangle have been deminished and may not be clearly visible to oncoming traffic, increasing the… Aug 31, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 31, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (tms (t-motorsports)) By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Aug 24, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 24, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts (Besi) In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury. Aug 20, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 20, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (BMW and Valeo) This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in… Aug 10, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Mercedes-Benz) This interference could prevent the gas pedal from retracting and the vehicle may not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas… Aug 9, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 9, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (IFS) The battery separator contained in the APU could experience an internal circuit board capacitor failure, which could result in a fire. Jul 19, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger (John Deere) FAILURE OF THE TURBINE OR COMPRESSOR WHEEL MAY RESULT IN SMOKE, FIRE AND STALLING. Jul 11, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 11, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Thunderbird) THESE ISSUES CAN RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 29, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 29, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Seer) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. Jun 27, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Thermo King) A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Jun 26, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 26, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: hub (Vision Wheel) THE INSUFFICIENT MACHINING AND USE OF THE SUPPLIED HUB CENTERING RING FOR THESE WHEELS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO BECOME LOOSE OR POTENTIALLY… Jun 15, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 2012The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Dorman) FRACTURE OF THE BALL STUD ON THE CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING AND HANDLING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 13, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Bendix) THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Jun 11, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 2012The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure: body: roof and pillars (SMI) IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A NONCOMPLIANT HATCH MAY NOT PROVIDE A MEANS OF READILY ACCESSIBLE EGRESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. May 7, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 7, 2012The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (GLX) THE WEARER OF A NONCOMPLIANT HELMET CAN SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. May 2, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 2, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (CVG) AN UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OR COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 27, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle assembly (Meritor) PROLONGED USE OF THE SYSTEM IN THESE APPLICATIONS CAN RESULT IN THE DEGRADATION OF THE BEARING GREASE, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A BEARING FAILURE AND… Apr 18, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 2012The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Energy and Water Solution) A TANK THAT IS NOT CERTIFIED TO BE CRASHWORTHY MAY POSE A RISK OF RUPTURING IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND THE RESULTANT INJURIES. Apr 17, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 17, 2012The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Rodia and Outlaw) THE WEARER OF THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMET CAN SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Apr 9, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 9, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (Quality Trailer Products) IF THE AXLE SPINDLE FAILS, THE TRAILER WHEEL COULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 4, 2012received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 2012The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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