RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION
NHTSA safety record for RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION (UNITED STATES (USA)). Recalls, investigations, manufacturer communications, and the carriers running affected vehicles.
RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION is a vehicle manufacturer headquartered in UNITED STATES (USA) that builds trucks, tractors, or other heavy-duty vehicles for the North American market. NHTSA records 34 recall campaigns issued by the manufacturer — typical recall volume for an established mid-tier truck maker. Use this page to verify whether a specific RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION truck is affected by a recall, audit the manufacturer's safety record before a fleet purchase, or research components most often implicated in defect campaigns.
No active investigations
RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION currently has no open NHTSA defect investigations. The recall and investigation history below covers the manufacturer's complete record on file.
Recalls
34
Open Investigations
0
Communications
0
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
- Manufacturer ID:
- 3548
- Name:
- RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION
- Country:
- UNITED STATES (USA)
- Type:
- —
Top defect components
Most-cited components across RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION's NHTSA recall history.
| Rank | Component | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| 2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 3 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 4 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| 5 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 6 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 7 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 8 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| 9 | AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 10 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 |
Recent Recalls
Most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for this manufacturer.
| Campaign | Component | Reported | Makes | Years | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V612000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Sep 30, 2020 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2018 | 2,100 |
| 19V418000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | Jun 5, 2019 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2018–2019 | 2,640 |
| 19V377000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | May 16, 2019 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2018–2019 | 300 |
| 19V343000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | May 2, 2019 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2010–2013 | 21,052 |
| 19V187000 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | Mar 7, 2019 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2006–2013 | 31,302 |
| 18V804000 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | Nov 14, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2012–2013 | 18,673 |
| 18V769000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Oct 31, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2010–2013 | 21,063 |
| 18V694000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Oct 4, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2017–2018 | 6,928 |
| 18V667000 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Sep 25, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2006 | 304 |
| 18V441000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | Jun 29, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2018 | 191 |
| 18V331000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | May 17, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2013 | 5,786 |
| 18V064000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Jan 22, 2018 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2017–2018 | 3,097 |
| 17V085000 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | Feb 9, 2017 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2009–2013 | 791 |
| 16V878000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | Dec 6, 2016 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2012–2016 | 8,613 |
| 16V808000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Nov 7, 2016 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2013–2017 | 1,890 |
| 16V018000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Jan 19, 2016 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2008–2012 | 68,344 |
| 15V854000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | Dec 18, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2014–2015 | 2,404 |
| 15V851000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Dec 18, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2014–2016 | 2,410 |
| 15V852000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Dec 18, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2012–2014 | 6,214 |
| 15V853000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | Dec 18, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2014–2015 | 2,404 |
| 15V844000 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Dec 16, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2013–2015 | 287 |
| 15V788000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | Nov 23, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2016 | 600 |
| 15V587000 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | Sep 22, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2012–2013 | 18,673 |
| 15E053000 | SEATS:MOTORCYCLE | Jun 23, 2015 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2006–2015 | 308 |
| 14V811000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Dec 22, 2014 | RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION | 2010–2013 | 60,823 |
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Recent Investigations
Most recent NHTSA defect investigations for this manufacturer.
No NHTSA investigations on record for RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION.
Complaint volume (last 5 years)
Owner-filed NHTSA safety complaints naming a make built by RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION, by year of receipt.
2022
25
2023
23
2024
30
2025
17
2026
17
Complaints are filed directly by vehicle owners on NHTSA's complaint portal. Volume tracks owner sentiment, not fault — but elevated complaint years often precede a defect investigation by 12–24 months.
Manufacturer Communications
Technical Service Bulletins and other manufacturer-issued notices.
No NHTSA manufacturer communications on record for RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION.
Peer manufacturers
Other vehicle manufacturers with similar recall counts — useful side-by-side context.
How to check your RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION truck for known defects
- Find your VIN. Locate the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the driver-side door jamb sticker, the lower corner of the windshield on the dash, or the title/registration paperwork. Every RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION truck has a VIN — older units may have it stamped on the frame rail.
- Check it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/. Paste the VIN into TruckCodex's vehicle lookup. The page returns model year, build plant, every recall campaign that names the VIN's make/model/year window, and any inspection or registration history we have on file.
- Cross-reference NHTSA's official recall search. Run the same VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the federal authoritative answer. NHTSA's database updates within 24 hours of a manufacturer filing — TruckCodex mirrors it daily, but the federal lookup is the legal record.
- Contact your dealer or RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION customer service for clarification. If a recall hits your VIN, the dealer is required to perform the remedy at no charge. Schedule the appointment promptly — manufacturers track outstanding recall completion rates publicly, and an unfixed recall affects resale value and (for fleets) DOT inspection outcomes.
- Document any work performed in case of resale. Keep dealer invoices, recall completion notices, and any out-of-pocket reimbursement requests on file. A buyer's first question on a used heavy truck is whether outstanding recalls have been remedied — clean documentation closes deals faster.
Frequently asked questions about RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION
How many recalls has RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION issued? ▾
NHTSA has 34 recall campaigns on file from RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION. The list below shows the 25 most recent. Use the recall timeline to see how cadence has changed over the last 24 months.
What's the most recent recall by RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION? ▾
Campaign 20V612000, reported Sep 30, 2020, covering the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS system and affecting approximately 2,100 vehicles. Open the campaign page for the full defect, consequence, and remedy text.
Does RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION have any open NHTSA investigations? ▾
NHTSA hasn't published this for RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION.
How do I check if my RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION truck is affected by a recall? ▾
The fastest path is to look your VIN up directly. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side door jamb, dashboard near the windshield, or registration documents. Enter it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/ for a full vehicle history including recall hits, or run it through NHTSA's official recall search at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your truck is in an open campaign, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost to you.
What are the most common defect components in RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION recalls? ▾
Across RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION's recall history, the most-cited component is "EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS" (3 campaigns). The full top-10 component breakdown is in the value-add section above — useful for identifying systems with elevated defect risk before purchase.
How does RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION's recall rate compare to other heavy-duty manufacturers? ▾
Peer manufacturers with similar recall counts include MICHELS COPORATION (34 recalls), NOVA BUS (US) INC. (34 recalls), TESLA, INC. (34 recalls). The full peer list is in the comparison table below. Recall count alone is a coarse measure — affected-population totals and severity weighting are more useful for true safety comparison.
Where do I report a defect with my RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION truck? ▾
Report safety defects directly to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem (toll-free: 1-888-327-4236). NHTSA aggregates owner complaints into the same investigation pipeline that drives recalls — your report counts. Also notify your dealer and RILEY DESIGN & FABRICATION customer service so the manufacturer's internal field-service database has the record. Keep written documentation: dates, mileage, symptoms, repair attempts.
What's the difference between a recall and a service campaign? ▾
A recall is a NHTSA-mandated remedy for a safety defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard — it's required, free to the owner, and tracked permanently by VIN. A service campaign (sometimes called a "customer satisfaction program" or "TSB-driven update") is a manufacturer-initiated repair that typically addresses durability, comfort, or non-safety performance issues; it's optional, may have a labor charge after warranty, and is not tracked in NHTSA's recall database. The Manufacturer Communications section above lists service campaigns and TSBs separately from formal recalls.