FWD recalls and safety
6 recalls since 1969
6
vehicle recalls since 1969
6
vehicle recalls since 1969
FWD has had 6 vehicle recalls since 1969, covering 952 vehicles as reported. There were no FWD recalls in 2025. The FWD Crane Carrier has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
6
Since 1969
Units affected
952
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
FWD vehicle recalls each year since 1969, and the vehicles they covered
FWD models
16 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Carrier | 2 | 355 | 0 | - |
| B4 | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| CA | 1 | 18 | 0 | - |
| CB | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| CB Series | 1 | 123 | 0 | - |
| CC | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| CO | 1 | 18 | 0 | - |
| CO5 | 1 | 15 | 0 | - |
| FF | 1 | 316 | 0 | - |
| FWD | 1 | 248 | 0 | - |
| KRB | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| LB6 | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| RB | 1 | 232 | 0 | - |
| RB Series | 1 | 123 | 0 | - |
| SF | 1 | 316 | 0 | - |
| SS | 1 | 316 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
FWD recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
FWD recalls by component
- Steering2 · 548 units
- Power train1 · 248 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 123 units
- Structure1 · 15 units
- Suspension1 · 18 units
Latest FWD recalls
The newest of 6. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1981 | FWD CB Series, Crane Carrier, RB Series; Seagrave Seagrave (1974-1981): Service brakes, airNo. 81V046000 | Other or not stated | 123 |
| Dec 23, 1974 | FWD FF, SF, SS; Seagrave BA and 13 more (1965-1973): SteeringNo. 74V245000 | Other or not stated | 316 |
| Nov 8, 1973 | FWD B4, CB, CC, Crane Carrier and 11 more (1973): SteeringNo. 73V216000 | Other or not stated | 232 |
| Jan 29, 1973 | FWD FWD (1971-1972): Power trainNo. 73V018000 | Other or not stated | 248 |
| Apr 20, 1972 | FWD CA, CO (1971-1972): SuspensionNo. 72V087000 | Other or not stated | 18 |
| Oct 21, 1969 | FWD CO5: StructureNo. 69V146000 | Other or not stated | 15 |
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Questions and answers
Which FWD models have the most recalls?
The Crane Carrier (2), the B4 (1) and the CA (1) have the most recalls since 1969. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common FWD recall problem?
Steering: 2 of the 6 FWD recalls, followed by power train (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for FWD?
No FWD recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.