Zimmer recalls and safety
5 recalls since 1978
5
vehicle recalls since 1978
5
vehicle recalls since 1978
Zimmer has had 5 vehicle recalls since 1978, covering 3,065 vehicles as reported. There were no Zimmer recalls in 2025. The Zimmer Van has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
5
Since 1978
Units affected
3,065
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Zimmer vehicle recalls each year since 1978, and the vehicles they covered
Zimmer models
3 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
What can go wrong
Zimmer recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Zimmer recalls by component
- Seat belts2 · 2,704 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 247 units
- Seats1 · 78 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 36 units
Latest Zimmer recalls
The newest of 5. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 1982 | Zimmer VAN (1981): Seat beltsNo. 82V086000 | Crash risk | 31 |
| Jul 27, 1982 | Zimmer Zimmer (1979-1982): Exterior lightingNo. 82V073000 | Other or not stated | 247 |
| Mar 1, 1982 | Zimmer Zimmer (1982): SeatsNo. 82V017000 | Other or not stated | 78 |
| Jun 3, 1981 | Zimmer Golden Spirit (1979-1981): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 81V069000 | Other or not stated | 36 |
| Sep 5, 1978 | Zimmer VAN (1977-1978): Seat beltsNo. 78V191000 | Other or not stated | 2,673 |
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Questions and answers
Which Zimmer models have the most recalls?
The Van (2), the Zimmer (2) and the Golden Spirit (1) have the most recalls since 1978. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Zimmer recall problem?
Seat belts: 2 of the 5 Zimmer recalls, followed by exterior lighting (1).
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Zimmer?
No Zimmer 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.