Vehicles before 2015, 2016
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138 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 2016, 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 Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module (Dodge and Chrysler) In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other… NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside Dec 22, 2016received by NHTSADon’t driveor park outside: NHTSA’s advice (needs attention) ReceivedDec 22, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceYes
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Volkswagen and Audi) A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Dec 20, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mercedes-Benz) If the vehicles unexpectedly need increased pressure on the brake pedal to apply the brakes, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Dec 14, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Sterling) If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire. Dec 7, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Chevrolet) A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Dec 2, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 2, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Hyundai) If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a… Nov 21, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive (BMW) Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints… Nov 17, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; service brakes, hydraulic (Dodge and Freightliner) Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may… Nov 17, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment (Altec) Uncontrolled boom movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. Nov 17, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 2016The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Kia) If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. Nov 10, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 10, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Hyundai Translead) If the bogie detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Nov 8, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 8, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment (Terex) Inadvertent boom movement can cause the platform to strike objects in the work area, increasing the risk of injury to the operator. Nov 4, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 2016The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (Mitsubishi) Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Oct 31, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 31, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Mazda) The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. Oct 31, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 31, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Mazda) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Oct 28, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Ford and Mercury) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Oct 26, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist system (Seagrave) If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Oct 17, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (BMW) The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Oct 17, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 17, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system (Subaru) If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire. Oct 13, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 13, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Dodge and Ram) If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Oct 13, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 13, 2016The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor (Subaru) If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Sep 27, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 2016The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly (Ford) If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash. Sep 27, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Spartan) If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder. Sep 23, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 23, 2016The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags; seat belts: pretensioner; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive (Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler) If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of… Sep 15, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 15, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Audi) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Sep 13, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 13, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Audi) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Sep 7, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 7, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: power adjust (Hyundai) Unintentional movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Aug 31, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 31, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Peterbilt) Incorrect GAWR and GVWR information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Aug 31, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 31, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Audi) A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Aug 24, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 24, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (KME) If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Aug 16, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 16, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Toyota and Lexus) Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Aug 12, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 12, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Mazda) A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Aug 11, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 11, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; air bags (Mazda) Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Aug 11, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 11, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor (GMC and Chevrolet) Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Aug 4, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (Hyundai) If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing… Aug 2, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 2, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly (Bentley) If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Jul 19, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer (Tiffin) If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver’s visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Jul 13, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 13, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Hybrid propulsion system (Infiniti) If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash. Jul 12, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 12, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: power adjust; electrical system: wiring (Buick) Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Jul 7, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 2016The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: sensor: occupant classification; electrical system: wiring (Chevrolet) If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Jul 5, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (Mazda) An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside Jul 1, 2016received by NHTSADon’t driveor park outside: NHTSA’s advice (needs attention) ReceivedJul 1, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceYes
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: side/window (Toyota and Lexus) If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Jun 30, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 30, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front; steering (Volvo) The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 27, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Mitsubishi) A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 23, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 23, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front; steering (Mack) The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 22, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 22, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (Maserati) Drivers thinking that their vehicle’s transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle… Jun 10, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 2016The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly (Audi) If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Jun 9, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (Sterling) An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Jun 9, 2016received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 2016The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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