1973 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1973

277 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1973, spanning 117 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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1973 Recalls
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Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
21 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1973

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1973 recall they issued.

1973 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1973?

NHTSA tracked 277 safety recalls reported in 1973, spanning 117 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, International Truck & Engine Corporation, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1973?

General Motors, Llc (21 recalls), International Truck & Engine Corporation (21 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (20 recalls), Ford Motor Company (20 recalls), White Motor Corporation (12 recalls), Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (12 recalls).

Are 1973 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.