Vehicles before 2015, 1981
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157 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1981, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
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- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1981 Dec 29, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1981 Dec 29, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box: shaft pitman (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1981 Dec 29, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Western) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1981 Dec 29, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 29, 1981 Dec 29, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Mercury and Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 23, 1981 Dec 23, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 23, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Airstream) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 21, 1981 Dec 21, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Winnebago) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 16, 1981 Dec 16, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid (Chevrolet and GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 14, 1981 Dec 14, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly (Thomas) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 8, 1981 Dec 8, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Saab) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 8, 1981 Dec 8, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (National Foam Systems) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 5, 1981 Dec 5, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 5, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Freightliner) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 2, 1981 Dec 2, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford and Mercury) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 2, 1981 Dec 2, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 2, 1981 Dec 2, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline (Renault) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 2, 1981 Dec 2, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (Harley-Davidson) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 1, 1981 Dec 1, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Flxible) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 1, 1981 Dec 1, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket (EZ Loader) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 30, 1981 Nov 30, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 30, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires (Shasta and Coachmen) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 24, 1981 Nov 24, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (GMC) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 24, 1981 Nov 24, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Kawasaki) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 18, 1981 Nov 18, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Iveco) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 16, 1981 Nov 16, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 16, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: stabilizer bar (Delorean) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 10, 1981 Nov 10, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 10, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Honda) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 6, 1981 Nov 6, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 6, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable (Oshkosh) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 6, 1981 Nov 6, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 6, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Careys) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 3, 1981 Nov 3, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 3, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail (Jaguar) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 27, 1981 Oct 27, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 27, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft (Isuzu) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 27, 1981 Oct 27, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 27, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Isuzu) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 26, 1981 Oct 26, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 23, 1981 Oct 23, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 23, 1981The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 22, 1981 Oct 22, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 22, 1981 Oct 22, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Itasca and Winnebago) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 21, 1981 Oct 21, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 21, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Volvo) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1981 Oct 20, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Vespa) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1981 Oct 20, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: slack adjusters (Transportation) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 20, 1981 Oct 20, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Renault) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 19, 1981 Oct 19, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 19, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 15, 1981 Oct 15, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 15, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (White Truck, Western and AUTOCAR and 1 more) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 14, 1981 Oct 14, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (AM General) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 14, 1981 Oct 14, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: driveshaft (Kawasaki) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 7, 1981 Oct 7, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Beaver) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 6, 1981 Oct 6, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: multi piece (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 6, 1981 Oct 6, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 5, 1981 Oct 5, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 5, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Toyota) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 2, 1981 Oct 2, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 1981The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf (Airstream) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 1, 1981 Oct 1, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: head restraint (Superior Lima) Recalled by NHTSA on Oct 1, 1981 Oct 1, 1981received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1981The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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