Equipment: complaints and recalls by model
The NHTSA complaint file has 33,129 component mentions of Equipment. That is 14.7 per 1,000 component mentions in the file. 4,432 NHTSA recall campaigns name a component in this group.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Model lines
In the order of the number of mentions.
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 component mentions of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge C Body | 328 | 970.4 |
| Dodge Sport Utility | 295 | 976.8 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 201 | 24.9 |
| GMC L Series | 159 | 940.8 |
| Chevrolet Truck M/L van | 137 | 732.6 |
| GMC S Utility | 135 | 924.7 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 121 | 40.5 |
| GMC S Series | 116 | 950.8 |
| Acura Legend | 109 | 215.8 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 97 | 28.6 |
| Ford Aerostar | 90 | 28.9 |
| Toyota Crown | 88 | 520.7 |
| Lincoln Continental | 86 | 33.5 |
| Mercury Villager | 81 | 36.7 |
| Kia Sephia | 70 | 22.7 |
| Automatic Equipment Automatic Equipment | 69 | 1,000 |
| Infiniti G35 | 69 | 37 |
| Nissan Diesel CLA83 | 68 | 985.5 |
| Mazda 626 | 58 | 15 |
| Delco Delco | 56 | 861.5 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 56 | 40.6 |
| Buick Rendezvous | 55 | 30.6 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 53 | 43.2 |
| Powertrain Powertrain | 53 | 595.5 |
| Plymouth Neon | 52 | 25.8 |
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Equipment is 14.7 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.
Names in the group
The component names of NHTSA that start with the group name.
| Component name in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 11,243 |
| Appliance / Air Conditioner | 7,190 |
| Electrical | 2,608 |
| Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2,563 |
| Electrical / Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2,523 |
| Mechanical | 2,170 |
| Mechanical / Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 725 |
| Mechanical / Carrier/Rack | 639 |
| Other / Labels | 612 |
| Motorcycle / Helmets | 425 |
| Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual | 416 |
| Electrical / Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 373 |
| Electrical / Anti-Theft Devices | 259 |
| Electrical / Infotainment | 162 |
| Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Water Heater | 131 |
Counts by year
Newest recall campaigns
The newest 20 of 4,432.
26V626000Received . 552 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / Plumbing / Potable Water / Storage Tank
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Super Lite Maxx travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached tank can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will redrill holes and install new screws and bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902669.
Report filed by Starcraft RV. Manufacturer campaign number 9902669. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
26V627000Received . 489 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / Plumbing / Potable Water / Storage Tank
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Range Lite Air travel trailers. The fasteners may fail, causing the fresh water tank to detach.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached tank can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will redrill holes and install new screws and bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904669.
Report filed by Highland Ridge RV. Manufacturer campaign number 9904669. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
26V624000Received . 18 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LFS transit buses. The mounting screws may be too short, stripping the threads and causing the bike rack to detach.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached bike rack can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Nova Bus will replace the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5957.
Report filed by Nova Bus (US) Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CR5957. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V616000Received . 16,128 units.
Electrical System / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Reflection fifth wheel recreational trailers. The auto detect solar controller may select a 24 volt output when the electrical system is designed for 12 volts. The incorrect voltage may damage the 7-way bulkhead power center and other circuits.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
While damage to the power center increases the risk of a fire, damage to the electrical system may cause the trailer brakes or exterior lightings to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
An over-the-air (OTA) software update will be released. Lighting will be inspected and repaired as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910068.
Report filed by Grand Design RV, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 910068. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.
26V610000Received . 41 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles. The bunk mat may not be properly aligned.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A misaligned mat may not be supported, resulting in an occupant falling from the bunk and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a spacer to align the bunk mat, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-2100.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 55-2100. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V609000Received . 111 units.
Structure / Body / Step/Ladder
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles. The bunk ladder may be attached to a wooden mattress insert, resulting in the ladder loosening.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A ladder that pulls away from the bunk increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the mattress insert with a metal frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-2099.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 55-2099. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V605000Received . 11,405 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C42. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26E065000Received . 46 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 10.1-inch center stack screens installed in 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles during service. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 25, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C42. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V601000Received . 56 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2027 Arka recreational vehicles. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and cold tire inflation listed on the federal placard is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect GAWR and cold tire inflation combination can lead to unintentionally overloading the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Winnebago will mail out corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Report filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 210. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V600000Received . 1,236 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2009-2025 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency exit label on the entrance door is missing the exit operating instructions. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Prevost will replace the emergency exit identification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2026. Owners may contact Prevost's customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's number for this recall is SR26-84. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2026.
Report filed by Volvo Bus Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number SR26-84. The campaign has 17 make, model and year entries.
26V586000Received . 60 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Oven/Stove/Cooktop
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-2095.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 06-2095. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V574000Received . 505 units.
Electrical System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, Vienna, Villagio, Verona LE, XL, Garage, Totter, Explorer TS, Explorer, and Classic recreational vehicles equipped with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Airxcel’s customer service at 574-247-9235 or oemform@airxcel.com or Kibbi's customer service at 1-574-966-0196.
Report filed by Kibbi, LLC. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V571000Received . 135 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 26TA18. The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.
26V563000Received . 5 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Furnace
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Vibe recreational trailers. The furnace exhaust may not be correctly attached to the outside flue, allowing carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unvented exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reposition the furnace, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V557000Received . 88 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Tank Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) tank may have been manufactured without the remote shut off and may be loose in the mounting bracket.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
LP tanks that cannot be shut off increase the risk of a fire. Additionally a loose LP tank may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a remote shut off and replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-108.
Report filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WAY-108. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V554000Received . 149 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Entegra Accolade, Accolade XL, Jayco Seneca, and Seneca Prestige recreational vehicles. The tire size may be incorrect on the vehicle certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect information may result in the wrong sized replacement tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Jayco will mail replacement labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903664.
Report filed by Jayco, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 9903664. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.
26V552000Received . 8 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2027 Heartland Bighorn recreational trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label may be incorrect. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 567, "Certification."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Referencing the incorrect weight could result in the trailer being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Jayco will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901666.
Report filed by Jayco, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 9901666. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V553000Received . 3,949 units.
Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. (Magic Tilt) is recalling certain 2025-2026 aluminum personal watercraft boat trailers. The weld between the winch and base plate may fail, causing the winch to separate from the mount.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the winch posts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.
Report filed by Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
26V551000Received . 280 units.
Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.
Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3360. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
26V538000Received . 85 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Rossmonster Vans LLC (Rossmonster) is recalling certain 2026 Skye, Baja, and Havn motorcoaches, equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Rossmonster customer service at 1-720-295-0623.
Report filed by Rossmonster Vans LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
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Recall Register. Equipment: complaints and recalls by model. https://recallregister.com/component/equipment/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, complaint and recall files. Data through .
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Questions
- Which model lines have the most component mentions of Equipment?
- Dodge C Body: 328 mentions. Dodge Sport Utility: 295 mentions. Dodge Intrepid: 201 mentions. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
- Which name in the group Equipment do complaints use most often?
- Equipment, with 11,243 mentions. This page lists 15 names of the group.
- What is the component group Equipment?
- NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Equipment. It has 33,129 component mentions in the complaint file.