Vehicles before 2015, 1998
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370 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1998, 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 Structure: body (Corbeil) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR IS NARROW, WHICH COULD MAKE EVACUATION OF THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT. Dec 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 23, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Audi) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 23, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Damon) ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Collins) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Dec 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (GEO) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD OCCUR. Dec 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Orion) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (Freightliner) THIS CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE AND LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER’S VISIBILITY. Dec 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 21, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Spartan) THIS CONDITION CAN JAM THE STEERING MECHANISM PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION. Dec 18, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Ford and Lincoln) IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 16, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Lincoln, Ford and Mercury) IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 16, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 16, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Daewoo) IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 15, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Pontiac and Chevrolet) IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 15, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Pontiac and Oldsmobile) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 15, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (GEO) IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 15, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 15, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Blue Bird) WHEN THE FUSIBLE LINK FAILS, INSULATION ON THE FUSIBLE LINK CAN IGNITE, CREATING A FIRE RISK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Dec 14, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Mitsubishi Caribbean) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Dec 14, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Mitsubishi Caribbean) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Dec 14, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Newmar) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 14, 1998 Dec 14, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Infiniti) IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO ‘PARK’ OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE. Dec 14, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Newell) THE DOWNWARD SUSPENSION TRAVEL WILL BE RESTRICTED AND AN INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE PIVOT ARM AND THE UPPER WISHBONE. Dec 11, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags (Subaru) UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Dec 11, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Mitsubishi Caribbean) IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Dec 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 10, 1998The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: module (Honda) THIS CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND UNEXPECTED DECELERATION THAT COULD CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION. Dec 8, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1998The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Dec 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: horn (Saturn) UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HEAT CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT. Dec 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior (Thomas) A DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS. Dec 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Georgie BOY) LEAKING LP GAS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND EXPLOSION. Dec 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford and Lincoln) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Ford) INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Dec 2, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments (Amtran and Ward) THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. Dec 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (Victory) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive (Ford) UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Dec 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Daewoo) IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Dec 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Buick, Chevrolet and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Dec 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Porsche) DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY. Nov 27, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 27, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO IGNITION OF UNDER DASH COMPONENTS AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Nov 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 24, 1998The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Neoplan) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE CATALYST AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYST. Nov 19, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Lincoln and Ford) INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Nov 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Volvo) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Nov 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Neoplan) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Nov 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Van CON) THESE VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Nov 15, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 15, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (Volkswagen) LEAKAGE OF HOT COOLANT FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF THE DRIVER OR STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE… Nov 13, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (BMW) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Nov 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 10, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Suzuki) ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING COULD DISTURB THE DRIVER’S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Nov 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines (Ford and Mercury) TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Nov 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Navistar) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE HOSE WILL FAIL, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO HAVE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. Nov 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline (Navistar) IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVE LINE CAN VIBRATE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICULAR DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH. Nov 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Navistar) FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Nov 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
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