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: linkages (Dana) FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 6, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1993The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Toyota, Isuzu and DODGE and 2 more) IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Jul 22, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1993The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Midas) IF AN OIL LEAK OCCURS, OIL CAN CONTACT THE HEAT SHIELDAND EXHAUST PIPE. Jun 11, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 1993The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Cadillac and Purolator) REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS. Jun 4, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 4, 1993The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid (Apex) THE BRAKE FLUID COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKINGSYSTEM IN VEHICLES IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. May 19, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1993The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: shock absorber (KYB) FAILURE OF A TIRE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT. May 7, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 7, 1993The hazardElectric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure: body: tailgate (Waltco) FATIGUE FRACTURES AT THE ROD PIN HOLE COULD CAUSE FAILUREOF THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY IN THE UP POSITION, RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED LOWERINGOF THE LIFTGATE, WHICH… May 4, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 4, 1993The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (Master Brake) LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID DIMINISHES BRAKE EFFECTIVENESSAND MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES IF NOT NOTICED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL,WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN… Apr 13, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 13, 1993The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Rockwell) IMPACT FRACTURES OF THE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES OF THESTEERABLE DRIVE AXLE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Mar 12, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1993The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Nomad, Skyline and Layton) OVERHEATING OF THE MOTOR SWITCH CREATES A FIRE HAZARDWITHIN THE TRAVEL TRAILER. Mar 2, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 2, 1993The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace (Hydro Flame) IF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER DETERIORATION IS NOT DETECTEDAND CORRECTED, CHAMBER FLAME CAN PENETRATE THE CHAMBER AND THE FURNACE CASING,CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE. Feb 12, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1993The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Reese) BROKEN WELDS ON THE TRAILER HITCH CAN ALLOW A TRAILER TOSEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Feb 9, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 1993The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: drum (Rockwell) THE BRAKES MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPINGDISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jan 22, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 22, 1993The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Spicer) THE NUTS BACKING OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATIONCAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT. Jan 1, 1993received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 1993The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Cummins) WHEN THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONTROLSLEEVE BREAKS, THE SPEED CONTROL NO LONGER RESPONDS TO MOVEMENT OF THEACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN… Dec 23, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 23, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: linkages (Trailmaster) BREAKING OF THE STEERING CONTROL ARMS CAUSES LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Nov 24, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1992The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norcold) THIS RESISTANCE, WHEN SUBJECTED TO 115 AC CURRENT,GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE A FIRE, RESULTING IN A HAZARDOUS CONDITION TOPERSONS IN OR NEAR THE VICINITY… Nov 10, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 10, 1992The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Valeo) THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER’S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. Sep 30, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 30, 1992The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Hewitt and Automatic Equipment) IF A CRACK OCCURS AND CONTINUES TO DEVELOP, THE PLATEWILL BREAK INTO TWO PIECES. Sep 14, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 14, 1992The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Interstate) THE VENT CAPS CAN EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE BATTERY,AND THE BROKEN SEAL CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF HYDROGEN GAS INTO THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN… Sep 8, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 8, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Interstate) IF A SPARK OR FLAME IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY, IT COULDRESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. Aug 12, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 12, 1992The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Signal Stat and Napa) THE REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108,”LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUTFROM HEADLAMPS DIMINISHES… Jul 30, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: motorcycle: helmets (E+R Fiberglass) THE HELMET DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 218, AND WOULD FAIL TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT WEARER IN THE EVENT OF ANACCIDENT OR COLLISION. Jun 24, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater (Atwood) UNDETECTED GAS LEAKS IN THE INTERIOR OF A MOBILE HOME CANHAVE HEALTH AND FIRE SAFETY RISKS. Jun 3, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1992The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels (Alcoa) THE DISCONTINUITY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSUREAND POSSIBLE TIRE/RIM SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A… Jun 2, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Midland Grau) PISTON SEIZURE CAUSES THE BRAKES TO DRAG WHICH COULDPRODUCE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN TIRE FIRES. Apr 1, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1992The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: storage (AGS) THE FUEL FILTER IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT;FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. Mar 10, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 10, 1992The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Caterpillar) IF THE GOVERNOR SERVO PIN COMES OUT WHILE THE ENGINE ISBEING OPERATED, THE FUEL RATE WILL NOT CHANGE AND THE TRUCK WILL CONTINUE AT THEOPERATING SPEED EVEN… Feb 12, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: driveline: universal joint (Rockwell) THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN DRIVELINE… Jan 24, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 24, 1992The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Wedgewood) THE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FASTENERS COULD BECOME UNSEATEDFROM THE VALVE BODY RESULTING IN A GAS LEAK AND AN EVENTUAL RISK OF FIRE. Jan 13, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 1992The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly (American Sunroof) THE GLASS PANEL MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SUNROOF ANDRESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR A SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GLASS DROPS ONTHE ROADWAY. Jan 6, 1992received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 6, 1992The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear (Navistar) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 31, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices (Century) BATTERIES MAY BECOME OVERCHARGED AND THE DANGER OFSPARKING CAN INCREASE, CAUSING BATTERY TO EXPLODE: IF SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOTFOLLOWED, A BATTERY EXPLOSION… Dec 29, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control (Cummins) LOSS OF GOVERNED SPEED AND THROTTLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORNOTICE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Dec 23, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 23, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Visibility: glass, side/rear (Hehr International) THE WINDOW WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TO BUS PASSENGERS ASA REQUIRED EXIT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. Nov 5, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 5, 1991The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: drum: chamber (Ferodo) THE FAILURE TO RELEASE FROM THE APPLIED POSITION CANCAUSE WHEEL LOCKUP, OVERHEATED BRAKES, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES OR COULDDISABLE THE SCHOOL BUS. Oct 24, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1991The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Sears) THE CRACKED BATTERY CASE CAN RESULT IN ACID LEAKAGE ANDPOSSIBLE SPRAYING OF ACID WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Oct 3, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: fuel injection system (Impco) THE CONVERTER CONTAINS A SECONDARY LEVER, WITH A SEATWHICH REGULATES THE FLOW OF LPG GAS TO THE MIXER. Sep 20, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 20, 1991The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: multiple axle (MOR Ryde) WHEN THE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE, THE JOURNAL TUBE ANDSUPPORTING GUSSET CAN PULL THROUGH THE FRAME MOUNTING PLATE, ALLOWING THETAG AXLE TO ROLL OUT FROM UNDER THE… Sep 18, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 18, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Blue Bird) THE TORN AWNING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING A HIGHWAY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT. Sep 18, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 18, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Holley) CHANGES IN THE FUEL DENSITY RESULTING FROM THEINTRODUCTION OF AIR AT THE FUEL PUMP CAN CREATE SURGES AT HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS ORCAUSE STALLING IN IDLE CONDITIONS. Sep 17, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 17, 1991The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (Rockwell) SPINDLE END FAILURE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR ANDCONSTITUTE A HAZARD TO USERS OF THE ROADWAY, BYSTANDERS AND ADJACENT PROPERTY. Aug 14, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 14, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch (Allison) IF VEHICLE ENGINE IS STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSIONSELECTOR IN A DRIVE POSITION WITHOUT SERVICE OR PARKING BRAKES APPLIED, THEVEHICLE WILL MOVE AS SOON AS THE… Aug 12, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 12, 1991The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Orlandi) LIFT ARM COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHPOTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY. Aug 12, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 12, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Cummins) EMERGENCY VEHICLES CAN BECOME UNAVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCYSERVICES. Jul 15, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 15, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Phoenix America) HEADLIGHTS WITH NON-STANDARD LAMP BULBS MIGHT NOTILLUMINATE SUFFICIENTLY FOR SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. Jun 24, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices (Knapheide) FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN BODYLIFTING OFF FRAME, HOIST FRAME TWISTING AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. Jun 17, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 17, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: tail lights (Grote) LAMPS FAIL THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE READING ABOVEHORIZONTAL FOR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION AS SPECIFIED. Jun 14, 1991received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 1991The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone 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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