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: headlights (Special Interest) THIS WOULD CAUSE IMPROPER LIGHTING, AND VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. May 3, 1990received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 3, 1990The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Williams) THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNINTENDED FULL THROTTLE CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. May 1, 1990received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1990The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Hose American) PINTLE HOOK COULD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE LUNETTE EYERESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TRAILING UNIT FROM THE LEAD TRAILER. Apr 2, 1990received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 2, 1990The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Baldwin) FILTER SEPARATION WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT LEAKAGE OF FUEL, AND RISK OF FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION. Mar 21, 1990received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 1990The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings (United Brake) LINING COULD CRACK, LOOSEN, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER THAT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Mar 12, 1990received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1990The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Midland) THE LOSS OF BRAKE VALVE INTEGRITY COULD CAUSE AN INCREASEIN STOPPING DISTANCE, OR LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL IN AFFECTED TRAILERS. Dec 29, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: brake lights (Sundex) NON-COMPLYING LAMPS DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD. Dec 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Euro Headlamp) THIS COULD RESULT IN HEADLAMPS NOT BEING PROPERLY AIMED,AFFECTING DRIVER VISIBILTY AND VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 108. Dec 11, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Bicycle Rack) INSTALLATION MAY BE DIFFICULT AND RACK MOVEMENT ANDSEPARATION IS POSSIBLE CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD. Dec 6, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 6, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Beam Industries) BELT FAILURE WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEATOCCUPANT; ALSO TRUCKS AND BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209. Nov 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 30, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Import Products CO. and Inc.) KITS ARE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. Oct 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 30, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Bendix) THE SNAP RING CAN COME OUT CAUSING THE VALVE TOMALFUNCTION AND APPLY THE TRUCK’S BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. Oct 20, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Cummins) THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATOR CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED ANDENGINE SHUTOWN CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Oct 3, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 3, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Vapor) THIS COULD CRACK THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH A RESULTANTDISCHARGE OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS AND THE PROPELLING OF METAL FRAGMENTS THAT COULDINJURE PERSONS IN THE… Aug 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: headlights (Jaguar) HEADLAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROPER ILLUMINATION ANDCOULD CAUSE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting (Phillips) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor (Midas) THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT. Jul 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Parker Hannifin) FUEL LEAKAGE CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. Jul 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 17, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Versch) THIS COULD RESULT IN A PERSON BEING TRAPPED INSIDETHE VEHICLE. Jul 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 12, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Norcold) IF SHORT CIRCUITS OCCUR AND DEVELOP INTO A FIRE,OCCUPANTS OF THE RV OR TRAILER WOULD BE AT SERIOUS RISK. Jun 20, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 20, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Silver Eagle) FATIGUE CRACKING COULD LEAD TO FAILURE AND SEPARATIONOF THE FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION FROM THE FULL TRAILER. Jun 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1989The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Todco) FAILURE OF THE LEG ALLOWS THE TORQUE TO DROP ANDPOSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT. Jun 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Betts) IF THE NUT DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE BOLT THREADS, THETHREAD COULD BE STRIPPED WITH THE RESULT THAT THE MANHOLE COVER WOULD NOT BESECURELY ATTACHED TO THE… May 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1989The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: springs (Rockwell) A FAILURE OF THE AXLE/BRACKET WELD MAY PERMIT THE AXLETO MOVE FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION ON THE VEHICLE AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL.THIS COULD RESULT IN AN… May 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Turner) SHOULD THE S HOOK FAIL, THE SAFETY CHAIN WOULD NOT BECAPABLE OF RETAINING THE TRAILER SHOULD IT UNCOUPLE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE. May 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 12, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: multi piece (Webb Wheel) THE SOFT STUD MAY FAIL TO RETAIN THE HUB AND WHEELASSEMBLY AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT. May 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Wheels: multi piece (Webb Wheel) BRAKE COULD BECOME LOOSE ON THE WHEEL CAUSING FAILUREOF THE BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Apr 25, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: spindle (Rockwell) WHEEL SEPARATION WOULD NOT AFFECT THE CONTROL ORSTABILITY OF THE TRACTOR/TRAILER SINCE OTHER AXLES WOULD SUPPORT THE VEHICLE.THE SEPARATION WOULD CONSTITUTE A… Mar 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 22, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint (Dana) PREMATURE WEAR OF THE CASING AND LOOSENING OR SEPARATIONOF THE BALL FROM THE CASING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL.THIS COULD RESULT IN AN… Mar 10, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 10, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, air (Midland Brake) THE LOSS OF THE SCREW HEADS ALLOWS THE VALVE TO COMEAPART AND CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Mar 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Blue Bird) SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE TRUCK ISMOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT. Feb 28, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 28, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (VIP) SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE TRUCK ISMOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT. Feb 6, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Rockwell) SHOULD FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BEAM COMPLETELY BREAK ORRUPTURE DURING NORMAL OPERATION IT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND THEPOSSIBILITY OF VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 17, 1989The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (Dyneer) SHOULD THE MOUNTING BRACKET BREAK A LOSS OF POWER ASSISTWOULD OCCUR IN THE TAG AXLE BRAKING SYSTEM. Jan 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 17, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Ideal Connection) FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE. Dec 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Fuel system, other: fuel injection system (Shell) CAUSES DETERIORATION IN THE RUBBER COMPONENTS IN THEVAPORIZATION SYSTEM OF PROPANE POWERED VEHICLES AND COULD ALLOW LIQUID PROPANETO FLOW THROUGH CARBURETOR… Dec 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Ideal Connection) FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE. Nov 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 8, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices (Century Wrecker) DUE TO THIS CONDITION A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE LATCHCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Nov 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Mitsubishi and Midas) THE HEAT SHIELD ASSISTS IN DISSIPATION OF HEAT FROM THEUPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER. Sep 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 19, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Structure (Dana) FAILURE OF THE WELDS ALLOWS THE DUMP BODY TO FALL OR THECONTAINER OF REFUSE WILL DROP. Sep 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 1, 1988The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit (Victor) FAILURE TO PROPERLY SIGNAL DIRECTION OF VEHICLE TOTRAFFIC. Aug 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Ross) IF EITHER OF THE ABOVE FAILURES OCCUR, IT CAN RESULT INA LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches (Holland Hitch) WITH THE DECREASED STRENGTH IN THE PINTLE HOOK HORN ITCOULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER. Jul 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (RBW) WITH THE ABOVE DEFECT THE 5TH WHEEL KINGPIN ASSEMBLYCOULD COLLAPSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TOW VEHICLE AS WELL ASTHE 5TH WHEEL. Jul 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Vapor) SHOULD THE CYLINDER HEAD CRACK OR BREAK IT COULD RESULTIN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING BODILY INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. Jun 10, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Engine and engine cooling: engine (Cummins) DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION, LOSS OFLUBRICANT MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY AND LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE OR FIRE RESULTING FROM THELUBRICATING OIL SPRAYED FROM… Jun 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1988The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Unknown or other (Kawasaki) BACKREST MAY BREAK FROM WEIGHT OF PASSENGER DURINGACCELERATION, POSSIBLY INJURING PASSENGER. Jun 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Vehicle equipment recall Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit (North Bend) FAILURE TO PROPERLY SIGNAL DIRECTION OF VEHICLE TOTRAFFIC. Jun 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1988The 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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