Vehicles before 2015, 1986
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173 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1986, 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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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal (Holiday Rambler) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 4, 1986 Mar 4, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Blue Bird) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 3, 1986 Mar 3, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Jeep) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 25, 1986 Feb 25, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 21, 1986 Feb 21, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 21, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Volkswagen) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 20, 1986 Feb 20, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash (Chrysler and Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 19, 1986 Feb 19, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Transportation) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 13, 1986 Feb 13, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Hino) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 11, 1986 Feb 11, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 11, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Lincoln) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 10, 1986 Feb 10, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Yugo) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 7, 1986 Feb 7, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 7, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Thomas) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 6, 1986 Feb 6, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (Western Star) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 4, 1986 Feb 4, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 4, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Accurate) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 29, 1986 Jan 29, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Freightliner) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 28, 1986 Jan 28, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 28, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Oshkosh) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 28, 1986 Jan 28, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 28, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Dodge and Plymouth) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 23, 1986 Jan 23, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 23, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 22, 1986 Jan 22, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 22, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 22, 1986 Jan 22, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 22, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 17, 1986 Jan 17, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 17, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 17, 1986 Jan 17, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 17, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 14, 1986 Jan 14, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 14, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment (International Harvester) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 14, 1986 Jan 14, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 14, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Streamline) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 10, 1986 Jan 10, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 10, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Dodge) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 6, 1986 Jan 6, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 6, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Freightliner) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1986 Jan 5, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system (Peugeot) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 5, 1986 Jan 5, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: indicator light (GMC and Chevrolet) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 4, 1986 Jan 4, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 4, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Nissan Diesel) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 4, 1986 Jan 4, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 4, 1986The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: king pin (Utility) Recalled by NHTSA on Jan 3, 1986 Jan 3, 1986received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 3, 1986The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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