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 Suspension: front: springs: coil springs (Mazda) THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Freightliner) INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 16, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood; electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Ford) A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING. Jul 14, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 14, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Jayco) IF THE STEP RISER FALLS FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHILE A PERSON IS STEPPING ON IT, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Jul 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 9, 1997The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Saturn) BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. Jul 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Chevrolet) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP WILL NOT ABSORB ENOUGH ENERGY, AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR. Jun 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: space saver wheel (Chevrolet and Pontiac) A RAPID LOSS OF AIR CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Chevrolet) IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS, THE MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STRIKING AND INJURING AN OCCUPANT. Jun 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Chevrolet) FUEL LEAKAGE FROM A TORN SEAL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. Jun 23, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 23, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake (Monon) THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE CONVERTER DOLLY AND THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE TRAILER BEING TOWED WILL BE INOPERATIVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (New Flyer) IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Prevost) THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. Jun 19, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (GMC and Chevrolet) IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES… Jun 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Isuzu) IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES… Jun 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Thomas) IF THE CABLE CONTACTS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Jun 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Prevost) IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Suzuki) THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER’S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Ford and Mercury) THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Jun 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Monaco Coach) A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF A FRAME TOWER CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments (Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Glaval) IMPROPER TIGHTENING OF THESE WHEELS CAN, OVER TIME, CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE LUG NUTS, FRACTURE OF THE LUG STUDS, AND SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE… Jun 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Isuzu) THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Jun 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Acura) THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Jun 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Monaco Coach) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jun 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Holiday Rambler) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jun 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (REX) FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE TUBING CAN CAUSE A REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. May 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Taylor Made) THE FRAME RAIL CAN CRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. May 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater (Safari) THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING FUELED. May 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 28, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Navistar) THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. May 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Ford) THE DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER (DSO) PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, OR IN THE VEHICLE MOVING IN AN UNINTENDED… May 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Kenworth) THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. May 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Isuzu) THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES. May 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (GMC and Chevrolet) THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCES. May 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut (Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler) PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY. May 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 16, 1997The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive (Dodge, Jeep and Plymouth) UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. May 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 16, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Plymouth, Dodge and Eagle) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. May 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Dodge, Plymouth and Eagle) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. May 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: head restraint (Mitsubishi) THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. May 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 12, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: recliner (Plymouth and Dodge) IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. May 10, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 10, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Carpenter) EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY. May 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Ditch Witch) THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. May 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 6, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices (Ford) THE CURRENT CAN OVERHEAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND OTHER PLASTIC AND ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE. May 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 5, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines (Dodge) WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE… May 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 5, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Jeep) PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. May 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 2, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Mercury and Ford) ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN BE CONTROLLED BY EITHER APPLYING THE SERVICE BRAKES OR SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS OR SOME… Apr 30, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 30, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Cadillac and Buick) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Jeep) DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT… Apr 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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