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 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Subaru) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Feb 20, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 20, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Dorsey) IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. Feb 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Interior lighting (Pontiac, Chevrolet and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) THE INTERIOR LAMPS COMING ON UNEXPECTEDLY COULD STARTLE A DRIVER CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Feb 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor (Chevrolet and GMC) IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL… Feb 17, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 17, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Jaguar) SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. Feb 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Prevost) THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Feb 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Southern Comfort) THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE WITHIN THE UNIT. Feb 11, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 11, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch (Honda and Acura) THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN AN INCLINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED IN “PARK,” INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY… Feb 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum (Jeep) THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Feb 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Prevost) THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS. Feb 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE… Feb 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Jayco) THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND THE PC BOARD CAN OVERHEAT, CHAR AND PRODUCE SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Feb 10, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 10, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage (Jayco) IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT. Feb 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 4, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage (Starcraft) IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT. Feb 4, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 4, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ford) THE 16” TIRES COULD NOT BE INFLATED ON THE SPECIFIED 15X7.0J RIM. Feb 2, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 2, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Ferrari) THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSE WHEEL RIM VIBRATION INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Feb 2, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 2, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Dodge) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Jan 30, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 30, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: starter assembly (Lexus) A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT. Jan 27, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 27, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Hino) THIS DAMAGED FUEL FILTER CAN CRACK AND RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK. Jan 26, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Winnebago and Itasca) LP GAS LEAKAGE COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Jan 26, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Ford) INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS OR SOME INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT. Jan 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: tail lights (Nissan) FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Ford, Lincoln and Mercury) LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION CAN AFFECT A DRIVER’S ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE ROADWAY AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE… Jan 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices (Thomas) THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR. Jan 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Aero) THE PRESENCE OF LP GAS IN THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OF PERSONS PRESENT IN THE TRAILER OR POSSIBLY AN EXPLOSION IN THE EVENT THAT THE LP GAS IS… Jan 21, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 21, 1998The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage (Viking, Shasta and Coachmen) IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT. Jan 13, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, other: storage (Skyline) IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT. Jan 13, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 13, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Alloy) IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. Jan 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor (Eagle, Jeep and Dodge) THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE. Jan 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Jeep) AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. Jan 12, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 12, 1998The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock: abs warning light (Freightliner) THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Jan 5, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Freightliner) THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION. Jan 5, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1998The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: air (Freightliner) IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM. Jan 5, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Sisu) IN AN ANTILOCK CONDITION, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD MODULATE THE WRONG WHEEL. Jan 5, 1998received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 5, 1998The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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