1976 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1976

262 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1976, spanning 110 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

262
1976 Recalls
110
Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
27 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1976

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1976 recall they issued.

1976 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1976?

NHTSA tracked 262 safety recalls reported in 1976, spanning 110 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1976?

General Motors, Llc (27 recalls), Ford Motor Company (18 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (15 recalls), White Motor Corporation (10 recalls), Mack Trucks, Inc. (8 recalls), Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. (7 recalls).

Are 1976 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.