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) IN VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL STOP WORKING. Mar 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 9, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Air bags: on-off switch assembly (Porsche) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT. Feb 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: slack adjusters (Midland Brake) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM. Feb 18, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 18, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Designtech) IF A VEHICLE WAS LOCATED IN A CLOSED AREA, SUCH AS A GARAGE, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED OFTEN, THE POTENTIAL FOR CARBON MONOXIDE BUILD-UP COULD OCCUR INCREASING… Feb 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch (Wells) IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY IN THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM STATE OR FAIL TO STAY LIT. Jan 26, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Eaton) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT. Dec 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Kidde) IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THE EXTINGUISHER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WORK PROPERLY. Dec 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Transair) ISOLATOR FAILURE CAN COMPROMISE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE CONDENSER TO THE CONDENSER MOUNTING RAILS. Dec 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Transair) BRACKET FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE COMPRESSOR TO PIVOT TOWARDS THE VEHICLE ENGINE, POSSIBLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO CRITICAL ENGINE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING FUEL LINES. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Rockwell) IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. Nov 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: storage (Manchester) IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT. Nov 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Watsco) THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE PC BOARD CAN OVERHEAT, CHAR AND PRODUCE SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Nov 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension (Rancho) THIS FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Nov 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (Harley-Davidson) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE HELMET TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION ON THE USER’S HEAD. Oct 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (GNB) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. Oct 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Dexter) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment (Marmon) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND POSSIBLE CONTACT OF THE TIE ROD CONNECTION WITH THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF… Sep 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 15, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Furon) THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Sep 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 5, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Pathblazer) THE HIGHER FREQUENCY MODULATION IS A “FLICKER” RATHER THAN A STEADY STATE-CONTINUOUS “FLASHING.” Sep 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 3, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Eaton and Webb Wheel) LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Sep 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine (Amsoil) AN INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE HOSE AND HOSE FITTINGS RESULT IN A POSSIBLE OIL LOSS OR SEPARATION OF THE HOSE FROM THE HOSE FITTING. Sep 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Daylights) A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. Aug 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control (Furon) IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jul 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Webb Wheel) LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Jun 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 25, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: anchorage (AM Safe) IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER OR OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Jun 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm (Suspension) THE INCORRECT CONTROL ARM IS DIFFERENT IN LENGTH AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE INSTALLED ON A MUSTANG. Jun 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 5, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Boyds) THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Jun 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control (Mack) THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. May 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Draw Tite) IF THIS OCCURS, A TRAILER UNDER TOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. May 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: rim (Aluma Dual) THE WHEEL AND TIRE UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE A SLOW AIR LEAK. Apr 21, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 21, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm (Moog) THESE PARTS CAN DETERIORATE RAPIDLY RESULTING IN THE BALL JOINT STUD SEPARATING FROM THE HOUSING WHICH WILL REDUCE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A… Apr 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other (John Deere) THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Sagem) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. Mar 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: hub (Marmon) STUD FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN TH WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Mar 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Guardian) PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT IF INADVERTENT CONTACT WITH THE FLAMMABLE CONTENTS OF THE CAN OCCURS. Mar 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: power window devices and controls (DEI) IF THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. Feb 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control (Rostra) UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Carraro) FAILURE OF THE WELD CAN CAUSE THE AXLE TO PUSH THE WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: power window devices and controls (Sunbeam) THIS THROW CAN OVERHEAT, AND, COULD CAUSE COMBUSTION. Dec 20, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Electronic Mobility) UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Dec 5, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 5, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Superlift) REPEATED CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSES AND UPPER CONTROL LINE ABRADES THE BRAKE HOSES AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE LEAKS AND/OR FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE. Nov 22, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 22, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs (Monroe) ONCE THE BUSHING BEGINS TO WALK OUT, THE TORQUE ROD CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE OF THE BUS TO IMPROPERLY TRACK LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL. Nov 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs (Monroe) THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO CEASE TRACKING PROPERLY LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Nov 19, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1996The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Trek) IF THE CAR RACK DISENGAGES FROM THE VEHICLE, THE CARGO CAN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CAUSING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS NEARBY. Nov 7, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1996The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control (Detroit Diesel) IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE. Nov 4, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (EDO) THE CYLINDER COULD FALL FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF CNG INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. Sep 24, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 24, 1996The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Dexter) BREAKAGE OF THESE SPINDLES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Sep 10, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 10, 1996The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Phillips Lighting) IF WATER WERE TO ENTER THE HEADLAMP ENCLOSURE THROUGH THE REPLACEMENT BULB, THE REFLECTIVE COATING WOULD DEGRADE OVER TIME. Sep 6, 1996received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1996The 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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