Vehicles before 2015, 1997
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270 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1997, 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 Suspension: front: hub (Volvo) CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Dec 31, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 31, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (BMW) THE HARNESS WIRES CAN BE DAMAGED OR COULD BREAK OR PULL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. Dec 31, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 31, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Great Dane) IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. Dec 30, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 30, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Great Dane) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT. Dec 30, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 30, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Mack) CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Dec 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Fleetwood) THE INTERFERING MESH CAUSES THE EFFECTIVE BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS TO BE LESS THAN REQUIRED. Dec 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments (Cadillac) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HOOD COULD BE PUSHED BACK THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD GLASS POSSIBLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. Dec 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: roof and pillars (Ford) UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Dec 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Mazda) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 17, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock (Kia) SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. Dec 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 17, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Honda) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE BODY IN A CRASH. Dec 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (Kawasaki) GEAR BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. Dec 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Harley-Davidson) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. Dec 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Yamaha) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LACK OF REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. Dec 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Child seat (Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth) THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. Dec 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (East Manufacturing) THE FLANGES COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER. Dec 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (Renault and Eagle) FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY. Dec 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Starcraft) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Ducati) THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (Ducati) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Ducati) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Mercury and Ford) THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. Dec 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Jayco) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Shoremaster) OVER TIME, THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WHEEL RIM COULD BECOME ELONGATED AND CAUSE RIM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Viking, Shasta and Coachmen) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Chevrolet and GMC) THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Nov 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 25, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Isuzu) THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Nov 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 25, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Navistar) CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Kenworth and Peterbilt) CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module (Ford) THE STANDARD SPECIFIED THAT A WARNING TO THE DRIVER SHALL BE ACTUATED WHENEVER THE KEY HAS BEEN LEFT IN THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER’S DOOR IS OPENED. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Ford) IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES FROM THE RAIL, THE RAIL CAN LIFT ONE OR MORE OF THE INJECTORS, AND FUEL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Chevrolet, Buick and Oldsmobile) BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Chevrolet, GMC and Oldsmobile) PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Chevrolet and Pontiac) THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. Nov 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition (Toyota) UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, SHOULD A DRIVER FAIL TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO “PARK” POSITION AND ALSO FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL… Nov 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 20, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Lotus) IF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: webbing (Mazda) A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Savage) LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Nov 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage (Ford) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Nov 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Volvo) IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM… Nov 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging (Orion) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. Nov 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Buick) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF OF THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM. Nov 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires: bead (Dodge and Plymouth) SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge) SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND, IF THE EXPELLED FLUID CONTACTS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Isuzu) THIS COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION OF THE PEDAL’S RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Honda) THIS COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION OF THE PEDAL’S RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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