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 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (Ford) DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (Subaru) THE SWITCH COULD STICK IN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION WHEN DEACTIVATING, RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNALS BECOMING INOPERABLE. Nov 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Jeep) OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH IF THE VEHICLE STOPS DUE TO NO FUEL. Nov 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Blue Bird) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Nov 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Polaris) THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS. Nov 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mazda) THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. Nov 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 6, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Collins) OPERATION OF THESE BUSES AS DELIVERED WILL CAUSE AN OVERWEIGHT CONDITION. Nov 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Freightliner) CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Nov 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (OX Bodies) THESE LAMPS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE AT CERTAIN POSITIONS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON DRIVING BEHIND THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE TROUBLE… Nov 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Mack) IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. Nov 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Thomas) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Nov 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Honda) THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. Nov 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air (New Flyer) CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Oct 31, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 31, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Mercury) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. Oct 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly (Holiday Rambler) THE CURRENT SPRINGS WERE NOT RATED PROPERLY TO ALLOW A SUFFICIENT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). Oct 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires: bead (Ford) THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE WAS CUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS. Oct 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1997The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Union City) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND/OR FUEL LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. Oct 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Nissan) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. Oct 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. Oct 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Skyline) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Cadillac) THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE. Oct 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 27, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Fleetwood) A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Bentley) IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR. Oct 21, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 21, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Thomas) BINDING OF THE STEERING LINKAGE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO OVER STEER THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR A CRASH. Oct 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hood (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL. Oct 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Mack) THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Oct 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mitsubishi) THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST, REDUCING BRAKE EFFICIENCY. Oct 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (BMW) IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED AND THE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING AT AN INCREASED SPEED ABOVE IDLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT A STANDSTILL WITH THE AIR STREAM REQUIRED… Oct 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Audi) ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. Oct 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Lincoln, Ford and Mercury) IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Plymouth and Dodge) LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Ford and Lincoln) THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Lincoln) THESE CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE SEAT BELT USAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Chevrolet and GMC) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Fleetwood) THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE. Oct 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 7, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive (Audi) IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. Oct 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Collins) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES. Oct 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box: shaft sector (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE STEERING EFFORTS, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. Sep 30, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 30, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford and Mercury) THIS FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTS IN DAMPNESS AND FUEL ODOR, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Saturn) IN A RAPID DECELERATION OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Saturn) A VEHICLE’S HEADLAMP WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ferrari) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FRACTURED LINE. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Triumph) THIS MAIN FRAME SHOULD NOT FRACTURE BUT BEND AFTER AN IMPACT. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Volvo) THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT. Sep 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Audi) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Sep 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 19, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Volvo) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist (Toyota and Lexus) THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 17, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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