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 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 8, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: rotor (Dodge) THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. Apr 8, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: power adjust (Dodge) THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Apr 8, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Safety improvement campaign, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford and Lincoln) THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND, POTENTIALLY, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Apr 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this campaign
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Eagle and Plymouth) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Pontiac) BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Apr 7, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Ford) INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Apr 1, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone 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. Mar 26, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 26, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Nissan) THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. Mar 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: webbing (Nissan) IF THE SEAT BELT IS COMPLETELY SEVERED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH. Mar 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Mazda) THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING. Mar 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Mercury and Ford) IF THIS SHIPPING PLUG IS DISPLACED, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT. Mar 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Navistar) IF THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FAILS, THE AIR SYSTEM COULD BE DEPLETED AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO APPLY. Mar 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: power window devices and controls (Mercury) THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD. Mar 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Dodge and Chrysler) FAILURE OF A SEAT BELT ANCHOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SEAT BELT PROTECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Mar 20, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford and Mercury) THE FUEL LINES CAN LEAK, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT. Mar 19, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Collins) OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED. Mar 19, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ford) IF THERE IS FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FIRE COULD RESULT. Mar 19, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mitsubishi Caribbean) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VACUUM BOOSTER CHECK VALVE CAN STICK TO THE VALVE BODY, CAUSING IN A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF VACUUM BOOST RESULTING IN… Mar 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ferrari) IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. Mar 16, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 16, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Ferrari) IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. Mar 16, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 16, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Plymouth) LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Jeep) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. Mar 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (Thomas) SUCH BINDING CAN PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL FROM RETURNING TO IDLE QUICKLY OR FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE… Mar 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Ford) IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. Mar 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Jeep) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. Mar 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 10, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (Ford) THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. Mar 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 10, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (MCI) IF NOT AT PROPER TORQUE, LOOSE, OR MISSING, THE LOSS OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RIM AND AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE. Mar 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 9, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Dodge) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT. Mar 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 9, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (GMC, Oldsmobile and Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Mar 9, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 9, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Freightliner) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Mar 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Freightliner) INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Freightliner) IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Mar 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: power window devices and controls (Nissan) THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD. Mar 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Jayco) THE TIRE COULD BE DAMAGED AND/OR BLOW OUT FROM CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL WELL INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Mar 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Mitsubishi) THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Chrysler, Dodge and Eagle) THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 3, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 3, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Interior lighting (Blue Bird) A DRIVER MAY SEE THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND LEAVE THE BUS. Mar 2, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 2, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: roof and pillars (Mazda) UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Feb 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Lamborghini) IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT (OR ENTER) THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR FIRE. Feb 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1998The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Chevrolet and Pontiac) IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WOULD NOT PERFORM AS DESIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Feb 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (East Manufacturing) Recalled by NHTSA on Feb 25, 1998 Feb 25, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 25, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Saab) IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS. Feb 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control; air bags: frontal (Land Rover) DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL. Feb 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Ford) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUT TO ROTATE FREELY AND LOSE TORQUE. Feb 24, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 24, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal (Buell) AN OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WERE NOT WORKING. Feb 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 23, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior (Blue Bird) A SCHOOL BUS 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. Feb 23, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 23, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Subaru) OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A MISSING THROTTLE SHAFT BEARING CAN EVENTUALLLY LEAD TO AN INCOMPLETE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE VALVE RESULTING IN A HIGH IDLING… Feb 20, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 1998The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
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