Vehicle equipment
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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 7, 2026.
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- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment; trailer hitches (Mopar and Jeep) THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. Jul 9, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 9, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: column (TRW) MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. Jul 7, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Dodge, Affinia and PLYMOUTH and 2 more) THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Jul 7, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Trans/Air) OVERHEATING OF THE PC BOARD COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 3, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 3, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Other: school bus stop arm assembly (SMI) SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING… Jun 25, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: column (Autotech) A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB MAY RESULT IN UNNECESSARY BRAKE ACTIVATION OF A SELECTED WHEEL DURING THE IGNITION CYCLE IN WHICH THE FAILURE OCCURS, POSSIBLY… Jun 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 2009The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Rock Krawler and Jeep) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A… Jun 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (KBC) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY. Jun 8, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Dana) THE TIE ROD END COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK WHEN SUBMITTED TO HIGH IMPACT AND CREATE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Jun 3, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 2009The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Hendrickson) AN OVERLOADED AXLE OR IMPROPER RIDE HEIGHT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Jun 2, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (M&O) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 28, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 28, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (GNU) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 26, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Vertex) THESE BULBS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Haldex) MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering (Meritor Wabco) WITH A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Toyota) THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE’S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF… May 14, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 14, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Mozo) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 14, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 14, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Porsche, Chevrolet and FORD and 19 more) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 11, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Norcold) IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR… May 11, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Norcold) IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR… May 11, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Haldex) MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 4, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 4, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump (American Motors, TRU-Flow and ACCU-FLOW and 2 more) EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Apr 30, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling (Caterpillar) AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 28, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 2009The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Terex) IF THE MOUNTING PLATE FAILS, THE BOOM AND PLATFORM MAY FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Apr 27, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Toyota) THE ORIGINAL CLAMP AND THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE’S EXHAUST PIPE AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF… Apr 27, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 2009The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Hecco Guang Zhou) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 24, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (ACC) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. Apr 23, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 23, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Carrier) THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PERMIT THE COVER FASTENERS TO SECURELY CLAMP THE COVER TO THE UNIT ASSEMBLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE COVER DISLOCATING FROM THE UNIT… Apr 15, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Yakima) THIS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY. Apr 15, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Trimark) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DOOR WOULD NOT HAVE PRIMARY CLOSING SECURITY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT. Apr 15, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Kawasaki) OBSCURED REFLECTORS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. Apr 13, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 13, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Chevrolet, Ford and SABERSPORT and 24 more) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 7, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Subaru, Thule and Mazda) THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. Apr 2, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Mitsubishi Fuso and Koito) THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY. Mar 30, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 30, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: windshield wiper/washer (Dodge and Chrysler) WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Mar 13, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (Recaro) IF THE BACKREST DETACHED FROM THE SEAT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES. Feb 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: turn signal (Harley-Davidson) OVER TIME, THIS CONTACT CAN LEAD TO A HOLE IN THE OIL FILTER AND ALLOW EXCESSIVE OIL TO GET ON THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A… Feb 19, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 2009The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering (Buick, MPI and CHEVROLET and 5 more) A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Feb 17, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 17, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Haldex) MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 12, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: rim (Sevas) THE WHEEL RIMS COULD CRACK AND BREAK DURING USAGE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Jan 30, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 2009The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages (Dodge and Chrysler) THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Jan 13, 2009received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 2009The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Caterpillar) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 11, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: winch (Terex) PULLING AT FULL FORCE ON THE BARE WINCH DRUM MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE WINCH LINE AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Dec 2, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Mack Trunnion) THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (3M) THE SHEETING DOES NOT REFLECT THE FULL AMOUNT OF LIGHT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. Nov 19, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle assembly (Arvinmeritor) SHOULD SPINDLE CRACKS DEVELOP AND PROPAGATE TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, THERE IS A RISK THAT THE SPINDLE AND THE ATTACHED COMPONENTS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE. Oct 24, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Dodge and SKF) IMPROPER SEATING OF THE WHEEL CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, BRAKE ROTOR NOISE, DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE WHEEL AFTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE… Oct 20, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Toughbook) IF THE LATCH MECHANISM DISENGAGED, THE EQUIPMENT BEING SECURED COULD COME LOOSE IN THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY… Oct 17, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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