Notable recalls, an AW list

Safety recalls in the auto industry range from the insignificant to the downright dangerous. It can be something as small as a door-panel screw or as serious as an exploding gas tank.

One thing is for certain: As an auto executive, the last place you want to be is in front of a congressional panel trying to explain what happened.

Toyota is in the hot seat right now. But over the past 50 years, there have been a number of funny, weird and scary recalls. Check out the gallery to see, in no particular order, our 10 most notable recalls.

By Jake Lingeman