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: mechanical: carrier/rack (Thule) SHOULD THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A FOLLOWING MOTORIST COULD STRIKE THE BIKE(S), POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 25, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 25, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Thule) SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A FOLLOWING MOTORIST COULD STRIKE THE BIKE(S), POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 25, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 25, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (Wells) THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. Sep 4, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 4, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Ames and Northpole) IF THE CARRIER FLIES OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, IT COULD STRIKE A PEDESTRIAN OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE… Sep 4, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 4, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control: linkages (EMC) IF THE POTENTIOMETER SHAFT IS BROKEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE PRIMARY GAS AND BRAKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 4, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 4, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Marmon-Herrington) THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE KNUCKLE AND A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 3, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 3, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Lift-U) IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE LIFT TO DEBOARD THE BUS. Aug 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 20, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: controls: hand control/valve (Bendix) SUCH BLOCKAGE MAY SLOW THE DELIVERY AND EXHAUST OF AIR TO AND FROM THE TRAILER BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE OPERATED BY THIS HAND-OPERATED TRAILER CONTROL VALVE. Aug 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Arvinmeritor) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 16, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 16, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: hubcap/cover (Dexter Axle) THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUBS. Aug 7, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norcold) THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Jul 24, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norcold) IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR… Jul 24, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices (Volvo) IF THE LOCKING MECHANISM WERE TO FAIL, THE ASSEMBLY IN TOW MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR… Jul 23, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 23, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Holland) IF THE TOW TRAILER BECOMES DETACHED, A CRASH IS POSSIBLE AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Jul 12, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 12, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (New Flyer and TOW Adapter KIT) Recalled by NHTSA on Jul 11, 2002 Jul 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 11, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Amsafe) THIS CONDITION CANNOT OCCUR DURING USE, HOWEVER, THE BELT WILL BE UNSUABLE AND MAY RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT SEATING POSITION WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. Jul 10, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 10, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Auto Pride) THUS, AS LABELED, THE CANS DO NOT APPROPRIATELY WARN THE USER OF THE CHLORINATED CONTENT OF THE PRODUCT. Jul 3, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 3, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Allegheny) THERE IS A RISK THAT PETROLUM BASED PRODUCTS WILL LEAK FROM THE GASKETS, THEREBY LEADING TO POSSIBLE COMBUSTION AND/OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS. Jun 25, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Wabash) IF THE END PLATE DETACHES FROM THE BODY, THE BOLT MAY BACK OUT OF THE HOLE ALLOWING THE EQUALIZER TO COLLAPSE IN TO THE CENTER HANGER. Jun 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 21, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Puraguard DL and Bendix) THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE PURAGUARD DL PRODUCT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. Jun 14, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Vega and Mullins) IF LEFT UNREPAIRED, THE INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED SCREWS COULD LEAD TO STEERING FAILURE. Jun 10, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices (Milwaukee) THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside May 30, 2002received by NHTSADon’t driveor park outside: NHTSA’s advice (needs attention) ReceivedMay 30, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceYes
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (S&S Cycle) A FIRE COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. May 1, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Consumers Union) IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES CAN POSE A SAFETY HAZARD. Apr 26, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 26, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply: check valve (Brake Valve and Sealco) FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY… Apr 22, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Federal Mogul) Recalled by NHTSA on Apr 19, 2002 Apr 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Fuel Pressure Gauge and Auto Meter) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE. Apr 17, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 17, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply: check valve (Bendix) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER… Apr 10, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 10, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm (Worldpac) THESE EFFECTS IN TURN CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BALL JOINT WITHIN THE HOUSING POTENTIALLY CAUSING IT TO FAIL. Apr 5, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm (IMC) THESE EFFECTS IN TURN CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BALL JOINT WITHIN THE HOUSING POTENTIALLY CAUSING IT TO FAIL. Apr 5, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint (Arvinmeritor) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 2, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint (Arvinmeritor) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 2, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norcold) EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 1, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings (Arvinmeritor) AS A RESULT, THE TABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE WEB, THEREBY REDUCING THE OVERALL BRAKING CAPABILITIES OF THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Explorer Procomp) IF THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING PLATE / CONTROL / A-ARM ASSEMBLY BREAKS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A… Mar 18, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 18, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Dana Spicer and Dana) SUCH A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 18, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 18, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator (Allison) THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY HAVE THE VEHICLE MOVE IN A DIRECTOR OPPOSITE TO HIS INTENTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS… Mar 18, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 18, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Federal Mogul) IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE HENCE SIGNIFICANT RELIANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES FOR STOPPAGE MAY BE NECESSARY,… Mar 12, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Teleflex Morse) UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front (Dana) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment safety improvement campaign Equipment (Aqua-HOT, Hydro-HOT and WEBASTO and 1 more) THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this campaign
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Dana and Dana Spicer) THE WELD FRACTURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Feb 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (THE Right Start) THE PIECES ARE SMALL ENOUGH THAT A SMALL CHILD OR INFANT CAN PUT THEM IN HIS/HER MOUTH, POSSIBLY CHOKING. Feb 12, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 2002The hazardChoking or swallowingAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (Zemarc) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH ON FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. Jan 1, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Airtex) IN A DUAL FUEL TANK SYSTEM, FUEL CAN BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER CAUSING ONE TANK OF THE SYSTEM TO BECOME OVERFILLED AND SPILL FUEL OUT FROM TANK… Dec 21, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply: check valve (Meritor Wabco) BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL… Dec 12, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seats (National Seating CO.) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES. Nov 26, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 26, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Auto Pride) IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Nov 13, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone 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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