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 Wheels: rim (Plymouth and Dodge) A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL. Apr 28, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 28, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Triumph) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Western Star) IF THE STEERING SHAFT FAILS, STEERING CONTROL WILL BE LOST INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Nissan and Infiniti) IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE. Apr 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Infiniti) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 22, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum (Glaval) THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Apr 21, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 21, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Mitsubishi) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Apr 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Pontiac, Buick and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR. Apr 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Mitsubishi) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Apr 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Jayco) IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE POWER LINE FROM THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION, THE 12 VOLT LINE CAN OVERHEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A… Apr 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Safari) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Apr 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Rialta) THE MISSING SPACER CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SYSTEM TO FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Apr 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Oshkosh and Freightliner) THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Chevrolet and GMC) A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Saturn) THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE REINSERTED IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Chevrolet and GMC) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Buick, Chevrolet and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac) THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Apr 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: differential unit (Toyota) OIL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW OIL SUPPLY TO CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LEADING TO EVENTUAL SEIZURE OF THE UNIT… Apr 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace (MCI) PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DUE TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Apr 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 3, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Child seat (Ford) AS A RESULT OF THE HEADREST BEING IN THE “UP” POSITION, A CHILD SEATED IN THE ICS WOULD RECEIVE LESS THAN THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE CHILD HEAD AREA IN THE… Apr 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Amtran) IF THE LOW PRESSURE RETURN HOSE BURSTS OR SEPARATES, THERE WOULD BE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND A REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES ON… Mar 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Bentley) IF THIS OCCURS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED. Mar 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Bentley) CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE. Mar 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Ferrari) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Mar 26, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Saab) THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE… Mar 21, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) DUE TO THE LACK OF ILLUMINATION AND INCOMPLETE LABELING OF THE MANUAL FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEM, A DRIVER MAY NOT IDENTIFY THE HAND CONTROL TO SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY… Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system (Saturn) DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Toyota) UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (GEO) UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Chevrolet) IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Jaguar) IF THE OUTPUT SHAFT SEPARATES, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE ON THE AFFECTED SIDE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A… Mar 20, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Jeep) THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE. Mar 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 17, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Jeep) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. Mar 17, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 17, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Isuzu) THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. Mar 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Acura) THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. Mar 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: mid/rear assembly (Buick) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR. Mar 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Peugeot) REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Isuzu) THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE’S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL. Mar 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 7, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Mar 7, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 7, 1997The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mercedes Benz) IF THE BRAKE HOSE IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN LONGER THAN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES AND CAN… Mar 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH IN THE OPENING, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR… Mar 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Prevost) AN INCORRECT VIN CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REGISTERED. Mar 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 5, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Ford) EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER’S VISIBILITY. Mar 4, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: drum: chamber (Thomas) IF THE DAMAGE TO THE CLAMP BAND RESULTED IN BAND BREAKAGE, THE CHAMBER COULD COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. Mar 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly (Volvo) IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS. Mar 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Ford, Mercury and Lincoln) DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 26, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor (Hyundai) THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. Feb 26, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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