Vehicles before 2015, 2002
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438 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 2002, 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 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Blue Bird) IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Gillig) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Mack) THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL. Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Tuff Lugg) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 21, 2002 Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Indian) FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Ferrari) IF THE STRAP FAILS TO PROVIDE THE PROPER GROUND TO THE CHASSIS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SEEK A GROUND AT THE IGNITION COIL. Mar 21, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 21, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Freightliner) THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Mazda) Recalled by NHTSA on Mar 20, 2002 Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Thomas and Thomas Built Buses) IF THE SCHOOL BUS IS DISABLED BY A COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND IS STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY TO A SCHOOL… Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Western Star, Freightliner and Sterling) THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Hart) THE CABLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 20, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 20, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Aero) THE MOVEMENT OF THE TRAILER, COMBINED WITH THE NORMAL REFRIGERATOR MOVEMENTS AND THE EFFECT OF THE HEAT, COULD CAUSE THE WIRING TO BE ABRADED, WEAR THROUGH THE… Mar 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Lamborghini) AS A RESULT, THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING RACK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Bigdog) FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Mar 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Bigdog) FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Mar 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 19, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Gillig) WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE… Mar 18, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 18, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: rotor (BMW) IF THIS HAPPENED, THE WHEEL WOULD CONTINUE TO TURN, BUT THE DISC WOULD STOP, AND THERE WOULD BE NO BRAKING CAPACITY AT THAT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A… Mar 18, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 18, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Eldorado) IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Crane) UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Mar 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal (Acura and Honda) AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. Mar 14, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 14, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Country Coach) THIS CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 13, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Champion) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Mar 13, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 13, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Subaru) AT THESE TEMPERATURES, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, EVEN WHEN THE DRIVER’S FOOT IS NO LONGER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. Mar 12, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 12, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable (Ford) THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. Mar 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Ford) THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE REAR WIRE HARNESS. Mar 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (TH!NK) FRACTURE OF THE PUSHROD WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE SERVICE BRAKES. Mar 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly (Toyota) IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BOLTS COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. Mar 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly (Pontiac) IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BOLTS COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. Mar 11, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Jeep) THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Mar 8, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: rear/other (Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth) IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Mar 8, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Cadillac and Buick) IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Fleetwood) OPERATION OF THE MOTOR HOME WITHOUT THESE LAMPS MAKES THE MOTOR HOME LESS VISIBLE AND DOES NOT SIGNAL TURN, BACKUP, OR BRAKING ACTIONS OF THE MOTOR HOME,… Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Pontiac, Chevrolet and BUICK and 1 more) IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. Mar 6, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 6, 2002The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: coil springs (Country Coach) SUDDEN AIR SPRING DEFLATION WILL CAUSE LOSS OF PROPER SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT AND PRODUCE DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A… Mar 4, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Saleen) THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Mar 4, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Eldorado) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Mar 1, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Utilimaster) THE BUCKLE COULD DETACH FROM THE CABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A CRASH. Mar 1, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Kenworth) THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL. Feb 27, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 27, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Van Hool) WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE… Feb 26, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 2002The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: check valve (Thomas) THE ABSENCE OF A CHECK VALVE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Feb 22, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (BMW) THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Feb 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Saturn) IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER’S FOOT COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE PEDAL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM APPLICATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Feb 19, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift (Jeep) INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Feb 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 15, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (International) THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE OR FALL OFF ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND FAIL THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING AND FRAME HANGER. Feb 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 15, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (International Harvester) THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER AND THE DRIVER MAY FEEL THE PEDAL FADE OR GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR,… Feb 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 15, 2002The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Nissan) IF THIS OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. Feb 15, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 15, 2002The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (New Flyer) UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL… Feb 14, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 14, 2002The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires: sidewall (Mercedes Benz) THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. Feb 13, 2002received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 13, 2002The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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