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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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: slack adjusters (Strick) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM. Aug 29, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Amtran and Ward) IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. Aug 28, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 28, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Viking) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. Aug 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Ford and Mercury) IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Aug 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Buell) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. Aug 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Ford) A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. Aug 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 24, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ottawa) DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT COULD RESULT DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING. Aug 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 24, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Ford) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Aug 19, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 19, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights (Mercury) THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. Aug 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 17, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights (Nissan) THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. Aug 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 17, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Eldorado) THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT. Aug 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 17, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Volkswagen) REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE’S STOPPING DISTANCE. Aug 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Fleetwood) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. Aug 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 12, 1998The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Ford) IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Aug 11, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 11, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Trail King) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Aug 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Marque) THE AMBULANCE BODY IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS. Aug 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (GMC and Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A DISTINCT FUEL ODOR IF THE TANK WERE FILLED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HOLE OR CRACK. Aug 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Orion) THE ALTERNATOR CAN GET HOT ENOUGH TO CATCH FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. Aug 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Boydstun) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Aug 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Aug 6, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch (Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth) IF THIS HAPPENS, THE “IGNITION-PARK” INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL. Aug 6, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system (Dodge, Plymouth and CHRYSLER and 1 more) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Aug 6, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Child seat (Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler) THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. Aug 6, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: on-off switch assembly (Toyota) IF THE AIR BAG SWITCH IS “OFF,” THE SEAT OCCUPANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE PASSENGER RISK GROUP WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A… Aug 6, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 6, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Talbert) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Aug 5, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 5, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system (Chevrolet) IF RAPID FOGGING WERE TO OCCUR DURING DRIVING, IT COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER’S VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (BMW) IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY… Aug 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (Mack) THE FAN CAN CAUSE OTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE. Aug 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 3, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) (Acura and Isuzu) IF THE FLANGE NUTS LOOSEN, THE PROPELLER SHAFT CAN SEPARATE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPEATIVE. Aug 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 3, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (Orion) EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE COUPLING CAN DISENGAGE THE TWO PUMP SHAFTS, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. Jul 31, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 31, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Blue Bird) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SLIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF THE TANK HITTING THE GROUND, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. Jul 31, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 31, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (Ford) WHEN THE BOLTS ARE LOOSE, A NOTICEABLE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IS EVIDENT WHICH PROVIDES WARNING TO THE VEHICLE DRIVER. Jul 30, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Prevost) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. Jul 30, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp (Spartan) THE INDICATOR LAMP WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. Jul 30, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Spartan) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE. Jul 30, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module (Saturn) AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. Jul 28, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 28, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Navistar) IF THIS OCCURS, A FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ARM COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. Jul 28, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 28, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Oshkosh) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Jul 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Isuzu and Honda) IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT… Jul 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1998The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Honda) IF A TERMINAL IS FRACTURED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAN RECEIVE AN ERRONEOUS SIGNAL INDICATING A HIGH VEHICLE SPEED, THEREBY CAUSING THE PCM TO CUT… Jul 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1998The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Walker) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Jul 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 23, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Utility) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Jul 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Trailmobile) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Jul 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Transcraft) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. Jul 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace (Blue Bird) IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Jul 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Mitsubishi) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Jul 22, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Freightliner) THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Jul 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 21, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Tiara) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE’S OCCUPANTS. Jul 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 21, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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