Cash for Clunkers Eligible Vehicles | Cash for Clunkers Program 2009 Cash for Clunkers Eligible Vehicle list was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (”NHTSA”) on July 24, 2009. The Cash for Clunkers Eligible Vehicle list is based on the requirements set forth in the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (commonly known as the “Cash for Clunkers Act”) that was enacted on June 24, 2009.