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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- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch (Western Star) AIR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 14, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Western Star) DAMAGE OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE SEMI-TRAILER ALLOWING THE SEMI-TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE… Sep 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 14, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Buell) THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (Thomas) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR OVERHEATING THE ENGINE. Sep 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 12, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Saturn) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Mccoy Miller) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (GMC and Chevrolet) BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Sep 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Isuzu) BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Sep 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Allegro) IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER OR OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET. Sep 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank (Ford) RAPID RELEASE OF THE COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAB FLOOR OR SURROUNDING COMPONENTS AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Sep 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Navistar) THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Navistar) THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Mercury and Ford) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Sep 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 3, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Ford and Mercury) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Sep 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 3, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Freightliner) THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. Sep 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Navistar) IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Sep 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Crane) LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Sep 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Saturn) THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PINION GEAR DISENGAGING FROM THE RACK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Aug 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Chevrolet and GMC) RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. Aug 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: hub (Volvo) LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Aug 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Orion) FAILURE OF THE STEERING ARM LEAVES THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Thomas) IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. Aug 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 22, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: coil springs (BMW) THE VEHICLE’S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. Aug 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 22, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Kenworth) THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (BMW) THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. Aug 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 19, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (New Flyer) IF BOTH BOLTS FAILED, THE AXLE WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Aug 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 19, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut (Ford and Mercury) THE GAS CYLINDER BRACKET MAY NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Aug 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 19, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Dodge) IF THE EXHAUST PIPE GENERATES SUFFICIENT HEAT, THE PAD MATERIAL CAN SMOLDER AND IGNITE ADJACENT MATERIALS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Aug 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Volvo) IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Aug 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Collins) THE TIRE RUBBING CAN CAUSE A PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system (Spartan) IF THERE IS AN AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE, IT COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Aug 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 18, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: head restraint (Chrysler, Dodge and Eagle) THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Aug 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (BMW) THE SCREW(S) CAN BACK OUT OVER TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED CAUSING A CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE POINT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE CLUTCH AND/OR… Aug 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Chance) FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. Aug 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Freightliner) IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor (Volvo) IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL, THE DRIVER’S VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER WILL BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Bentley and Rolls-Royce) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE. Aug 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1997The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (Oshkosh) THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Ford) THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Navistar) SHOULD THE ABS WIRING BE CROSSED, IT WOULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION IN BRAKING STABILITY. Jul 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Girardin) IF FUEL IS SPILLED AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT. Jul 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 29, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Navistar) STUD FAILURES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN IN SERIOUS… Jul 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Nissan) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Jul 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Audi) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT. Jul 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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