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 Exterior lighting (Nissan, Toyota and FORD and 17 more) WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Mar 23, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Ford, Honda and ACURA and 4 more) WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Mar 21, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling (Dodge, K&N and Mopar) A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING. Mar 15, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Cummins) UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Mar 13, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic (Jeep, Brake Parts and DODGE and 4 more) LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 13, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Dodge, Chevrolet and FORD and 10 more) WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 13, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Detroit Diesel) A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL. Mar 8, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 2006The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic (Volkswagen and JP Group A/S) BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 1, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel (Detroit Diesel) DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON A ROAD SURFACE CAN CAUSE A SKID CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 24, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Eagle Eyes) LACK OF RED SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS IN THE TAIL LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 14, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 14, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Eagle Eyes) THE ABSENCE OF AMBER AND RED SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON THESE LAMPS DECREASE LIGHTING VISABILITY AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 9, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (IMT) WHILE BRAKING, THE SPINDLE CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 9, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Mercedes Benz and Wheel Bearing KIT) THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE’S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 6, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering (GMC, Hummer and FABTECH and 1 more) LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH. Feb 1, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 1, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Jeep, Dodge and Airtex) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Feb 1, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 1, 2006The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment adaptive/mobility (Ricon) IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED… Jan 25, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 25, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (VIP) THE STEERING WHEEL WILL FEEL LOOSE ON THE HUB FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WITH THE SUBSEQUENT POSSIBLY OF A COMPLETE SEPARATION. Jan 24, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump (Napa and Carter) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR OR AN EXPLOSION. Jan 23, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 2006The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Reese, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch) NON-OPERATIONAL OR INTERMITTENTLY OPERATIONAL TAIL LAMPS CAN PREVENT THE VEHICLE/TRAILER FROM BEING VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE… Jan 20, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 20, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Prolumen) ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER’S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 13, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Airtex and AAC) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jan 5, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering (Blue OX) THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 5, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 2006The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Carter and Napa) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jan 3, 2006received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 3, 2006The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Toyota) THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 22, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Big DOG Motorcycles) THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND… Dec 21, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Eagle Eyes) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. Dec 20, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Thermo King) INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION COULD RESULT IN THE APU OVERHEATING AND CAUSING A FIRE. Dec 16, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 2005The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling (Caterpillar) OIL LINE WEAR MAY CAUSE AN OIL LEAK AND A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. Dec 12, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 2005The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: hubcap/cover (Wolverine) A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE WHEEL SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. Dec 5, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 5, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Slime) SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 23, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 23, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Grand General) LOW LIGHT OUTPUT MAY NOT BE SEEN IN TIME BY APPROACHING MOTORISTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 17, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment (Heil) PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. Nov 15, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 15, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Optronics) THE LED PLACEMENT DOES NOT SPREAD OUT THE LIGHT OR DIRECT THE LIGHT IN A WAY THAT GENERATES ENOUGH ILLUMINATED LENS AREA. Oct 31, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 31, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Brightstar) THE BULBS ARE TOO BRIGHT WHICH MAY DISTRACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Oct 25, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 25, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (UNI-Bond) OTHER MOTORIST MAY NOT PERCEIVE THE INTENT TO THE DRIVER WHO HAS HAD THESE LAMPS INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Oct 12, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 12, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Reycogranning) A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TRAILER WANDER. Oct 12, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 12, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline (Ford, WIX and NAPA and 4 more) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. Oct 5, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 5, 2005The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Yakima) THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS MAY UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD THE ARMS COLLAPSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. Oct 3, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Hitch-Class III Receiver and Nissan) THE TRAILER OR ITEM IN TOW MAY RELEASE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 30, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 30, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (JCA China) SHOULD THE WHEEL BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Sep 30, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 30, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (OFF-Road Technology) SHOULD THE CARRIER SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Sep 27, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Sure Power) THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Sep 26, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 2005The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (ARI) IF THE BOLT BREAKS AND THE CALIPER BECOMES UNANCHORED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Sep 14, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 14, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Diamond Star) THIS COULD DISTRACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 6, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (GE Lighting) LACK OF ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Sep 1, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 1, 2005The 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 AND COULD POSSIBLY SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH. Aug 30, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 30, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: brake lights (ASA) THE LIGHT EMITTING FROM THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP IS DECREASED AND MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A… Aug 30, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 30, 2005The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: axle assembly (Arvinmeritor) TO BE DETERMINED. Aug 29, 2005received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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Source:
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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