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 Trailer hitches (Reese) EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATINGS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE TRAILER HITCH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Oct 30, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 30, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit (Fireray) THIS CONDITION COULD BE LIFE-THREATENING SHOULD A SMALL CHILD OR A PERSON WITH A HEART CONDITION EXPERIENCE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Oct 23, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 23, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Arvinmeritor, Purolator Pro~fuel and NAPA and 1 more) THE FILTER HOUSING MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Oct 22, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Williams Controls) IF THIS OCCURED, IT WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO IDLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH AND INJURY. Oct 19, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 19, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, electric (Ausco) THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION IN THE TRAILER WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. Oct 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine (OIL Filter) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE ENGINE OIL COULD BE IGNITED, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Oct 3, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: anchorage (Volvo) THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE WEARER, WHICH MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 27, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 2001The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure: body: door (Vapor) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Sep 26, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 2001The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Westport Axle) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 24, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 24, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment safety improvement campaign Suspension: front: hub (Arvinmeritor) IF THE HUB FLANGE FRACTURES, VEHICLE CONTROL, BRAKING, AND STABILITY ARE AFFECTED, AND THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR… Sep 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 18, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Moss Motors) THE JACK IS INTENDED FOR TIRE CHANGING ONLY, NO MORE THAT FOUR OR FIVE INCHES OF LIFT. Sep 17, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 17, 2001The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: clutch assembly (Custom Chrome) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. Sep 14, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 14, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (GE Lighting) IF THE HEADLAMP BULBS ARE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, THEY CANNOT PERFORM THEIR INTENDED FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 11, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace (Suburban Furnace) IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT DETECTED, IT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Sep 5, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 5, 2001The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: winch (Stahl) IF A TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A HOIST SHOULD TIP-OVER, INJURY COULD OCCUR TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE TRUCK OR TO A PERSON ADJACENT TO THE TRUCK. Aug 22, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 22, 2001The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Toyota) AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. Aug 1, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 1, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Harley-Davidson) A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Jul 23, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 23, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Falconaire and Hunter) THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE OR EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH. Jul 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 18, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Tekonsha) THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE SUPPORT ARMS TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING, ALLOWING THE TOWED VEHICLE TO DISENGAGE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A… Jul 9, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 9, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (JKL) WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 6, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: winch (Warn) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND A POTENTIAL FIRE. Jul 5, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (APC) WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE DEVICES REQUIRED UNDER FMVSS NO. Jul 1, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Arvinmeritor) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 27, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Arvinmeritor) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 27, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices (Load Rite) IF THE TUBING HAS A COMPLETE FRACTURE FAILURE, THE TRAILER TIRE WILL CONTACT THE DECK OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN DIFFICULT TO SEVERE HANDLING OF BOTH THE… Jun 25, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Arvinmeritor) IF A HUB FRACTURES, VEHICLE CONTROL, BRAKING, AND STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED, AND THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. Jun 25, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (MGM) IF THE PUSHROD IS SHORTER THAN THIS MODEL REGULARLY PROVIDES, IN TIME THIS WILL CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, DECREASING THE TRAILER’S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY… Jun 22, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 22, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (TRW) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 18, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (TRW) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 18, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (TIE Down Engineering) THE BRAKE COULD FAIL TO RESPOND TO PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKE ACTUATOR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 13, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply (Wabco) THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 22, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Federal Mogul) IF THE CRIMP SLIPS OFF THE HOSE, THE DRIVER WILL LOSE BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 15, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Biker’s Choice) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. May 11, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Chalmers) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. May 4, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 4, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch (Haldex) WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. Apr 30, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine (Air Bypass Valve and AEM) IF THE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 25, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: retractor (TRW) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Apr 20, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 20, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags (Lotus and Seat Belt Assembly) IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT… Apr 18, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (Nordskog) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Apr 16, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: fuel injection system (Grand Hall) A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Apr 6, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 6, 2001The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Transair) IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS THROUGH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKE PRESSURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AFFECTING THE CAPABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK… Mar 30, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 30, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (TRW and Holland Binkley) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 26, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Pilot, Toucan and Keystone) WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 23, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: supply: compressor (Cummins) WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 15, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (OBX) WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 13, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (OBX) WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 13, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Parking brake: driveline (Jacobs Vehicle Systems) UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S). Mar 11, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2001The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Arvinmeritor and TRW) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 8, 2001received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 2001The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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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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