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 Steering (Buick, Pontiac and OLDSMOBILE and 4 more) IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 17, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Suburban) IF THE HOSE IS OVERHEATED, THE HOSE CAN DETERIORATE AND BEGIN TO LEAK LP GAS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Oct 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (HCI) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 30, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 30, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Gates) A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Sep 29, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 29, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Terex) FAILURE OF THE RETAINER BOLTS ALLOWS THE PIN TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND THE BOOM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 12, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 12, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (ANW) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 9, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 9, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Sonar) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 8, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 8, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Hyundai) A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Sep 3, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 3, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Caterpillar) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Aug 25, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Eagle Eyes) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 19, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 19, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Suzuki, Yamaha and Motion Pro) IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH. Aug 15, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Power Systems Plus) OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS. Aug 13, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 13, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Dodge, Ford and K2 MOTOR and 9 more) WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 11, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 11, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Dodge and Eagle Eyes) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 8, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Best Dubs) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 8, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (Ricon) THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED SHOULD THE SEAT BASE PIN BREAK. Aug 7, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Bendix) IF A BRAKE ON THE STEER AXLE REMAINS PARTIALLY APPLIED, VEHICLE STEERING ABILITY AND STABILITY CAN BEAFFECTED ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN… Aug 7, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Gates Barricade) A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 24, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (HID) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 9, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 9, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Caterpillar) A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY. Jul 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Caterpillar) A CRACK IN THIS PLUG CAN RESULT IN A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY OR LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Terex) IF THE FAILED FASTENERS ARE NOT REPAIRED OTHER COMPONENTS WILL EVENTUALLY BE DAMAGED AND MAY ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO ROTATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Jul 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Atwood) A GAS LEAK IN THE GAS VALVE COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Jun 17, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 17, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Dodge and Depo) DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 10, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle hubs (Arvinmeritor) FRACTURED WHEEL STUDS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 9, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Autostart) IF AN AFFECTED UNIT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS LEFT IN GEAR WITH THE HANDBRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE COULD… May 19, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail (Saleen) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. May 6, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 6, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Kenworth and Fifth Wheel) THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE OPERATOR’S KNOWLEDGE, CAUSING THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO DISENGAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 24, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Dometic) THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 15, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Dodge, Plymouth and CHRYSLER and 10 more) THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. Apr 14, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (SAF-Holland) IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Apr 10, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 10, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Norcold) IF REFRIGERANT GAS IS STILL IN PLACE WHEN THE RUPTURE OCCURS, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND COULD BE IGNITED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A… Apr 1, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Crysteel Truck Hoist) THESE STRESSES COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOIST WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOWER ARMS BREAKING AND THE BODY FALLING. Mar 31, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 31, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Enkei, BBS and Toyota) CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEEL NUTS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 31, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 31, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Dodge, Mcquay Norris and AC DELCO and 3 more) IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY… Mar 28, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Ford and Truxxx) THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE. Mar 27, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Moto Guzzi) A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS. Mar 26, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Dealerleather) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET WEARER MAY BECOME SERIOUSLY INJURED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION. Mar 21, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Oznium) THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 20, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Bigdog) THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH. Mar 17, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 17, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Hyundai) IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 7, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 7, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Mercury, Ford and LINCOLN and 2 more) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. Mar 6, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: glass, side/rear (Lexus and Polymer) THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES. Mar 6, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Parking brake: conventional: air (Bendix) IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY… Feb 21, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (AM Equipment) WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Feb 14, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 14, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Hyundai) EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Feb 7, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 7, 2008The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Piccolo and Prolumen) THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY. Feb 6, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 2008The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Acura and Honda) WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER’S FINGERTIPS OR… Feb 5, 2008received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
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NHTSA, Recalls flat file and Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Nov 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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