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 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Feb 25, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Buell) THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN BRAKE FLUID FLOW AND PROHIBIT THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE… Feb 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Volvo) PERSONS NOT USING THE SEQUENCE AND PROCESS DURING CAB ENTRY OR EXIT OR WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL BACK OF CAB ACCESS MAY SLIP AND/OR FALL CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. Feb 24, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1997The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: hood (Utilimaster) IF BOTH TIE DOWNS COME LOOSE, THE HOOD CAN SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION LEADING TO A POSSIBLE BROKEN WINDSHIELD AND/OR BLOCKING OF THE DRIVER’S VISION,… Feb 22, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air (Thomas) THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. Feb 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 18, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch (Capacity) OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE WALKING BEHIND THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY… Feb 18, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 18, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Country Coach) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Feb 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Thomas) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 12, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Volkswagen) FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Feb 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 11, 1997The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring (Oldsmobile, Pontiac and CHEVROLET and 1 more) THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. Feb 11, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 11, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices (Chrysler) THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. Feb 10, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1997The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (New Flyer) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Feb 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 6, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Ward and Amtran) IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. Feb 5, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 5, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Crane) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Itasca, Winnebago and FREIGHTLINER and 1 more) THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES. Feb 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Ferrari) LOSS OF BRAKE BOOST WILL RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Feb 3, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 3, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Pierce) A THROTTLE RETURN PROBLEM CAN DEVELOP DUE TO THE THROTTLE ONLY HAVING ONE RETURN SOURCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 31, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 31, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Isuzu) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. Jan 29, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 29, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Chevrolet and GMC) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. Jan 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 27, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Freightliner) ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE. Jan 27, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 27, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Freightliner) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY NOT HOLD AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Jan 21, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ducati) INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 16, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 16, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Kawasaki) THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 15, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 15, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Thomas) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Jan 13, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Novabus) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Jan 9, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 9, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Eldorado) IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. Jan 8, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 8, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: bumpers (Fleetwood) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Jan 6, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 6, 1997The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (New Goshen Coach) FAILURE OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Orion) FAILURE OF THE HARDWARE ATTACHMENT WOULD ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES, OR DEATH OF THE DISABLED PERSON OR OTHER… Jan 2, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 2, 1997The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Honda) THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE’S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL. Jan 1, 1997received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 1, 1997The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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