1998 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1998

413 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1998, spanning 139 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

413
1998 Recalls
139
Manufacturers
Ford
Top Manufacturer
42 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1998

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1998 recall they issued.

1998 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1998?

NHTSA tracked 413 safety recalls reported in 1998, spanning 139 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Llc, Chrysler (fca Us, Llc).

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1998?

Ford Motor Company (42 recalls), General Motors, Llc (31 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (26 recalls), Freightliner Llc (12 recalls), Shyft Group (12 recalls), Nissan North America, Inc. (9 recalls).

Are 1998 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.