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NHTSA oversees recalls of vehicles, tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Each campaign is identified by an NHTSA campaign number.
NHTSA regulates the safety of every motor vehicle sold in the US plus tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Recalls are coordinated under a numbering scheme called the NHTSA Campaign Number — a string like 25V123000 where the first two digits are the year, V is for vehicle (T is for tires, C for child seats, E for equipment), and the rest identifies the campaign. Every vehicle in our database can be looked up by VIN to check whether any active campaigns affect it.
NHTSA recalls are unusual in two ways. First, the cause is usually a defined defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard rather than a pathogen or contamination event — so 'severity' tracks the consequence of the defect (does the airbag fail to deploy, does the steering lose assist, does the fuel tank leak) rather than reported illnesses. Second, every NHTSA recall is mandatory for the manufacturer to remedy at no charge to the owner, for as long as the vehicle is on the road. There's no expiration on a NHTSA campaign.
We enrich every recall with the full make / model / year-range affected so you can see at a glance whether your vehicle is in scope. If you're not sure, the VIN lookup decodes your specific vehicle and cross-references the database. The remedy is always free — usually a dealer visit for a part replacement, software update, or inspection.
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Pacifica vehicles with 3.6L engines because software issues may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Van-Con is recalling 2016-2018 wheelchair lift buses because the lifts may not deactivate when uneven, posing a fall risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Nissan is recalling 2009-2012 Versa vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
KTM is recalling 2015-2018 1290 Super Duke R and GT motorcycles because a front brake piston may fail, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Azera and 2006 Sonata vehicles because water in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine fire.
Tesla is recalling 17,846 2013 Model S vehicles because the passenger frontal air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2009 Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, WRX, and Outback vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling 2007-2013 X5 and 2009-2013 X6 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2009 B-Series trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2009-2013 CX-7, Mazda6, and CX-9 vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Ferrari is recalling 1,899 2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific 2009-2013 Acura RL, Honda Element, and Ridgeline vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2009-2010 vehicles in 22 states because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Toyota is recalling specific 2009-2013 Lexus, Scion, Toyota, and Pontiac vehicles because the passenger airbag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
E-One is recalling 2005-2010 emergency vehicles because loose electrical connections at the transfer switch may cause excessive heat and increase the risk of a fire.
Toyota is recalling 116,126 vehicles due to a defect in passenger frontal air bag inflators that may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2013 Sprinter vans because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
New Flyer is recalling 283 transit buses because improperly tightened air brake hoses may disconnect, increasing braking distance and crash risk.
Honda is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because the passenger air bag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles because air bag inflators may explode. Dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge.
E-One is recalling 2001-2002 X-036 and X-113 emergency vehicles because fire pump manifold end caps may fail, causing sudden water discharge or pressure loss.
E-One is recalling 2013-2017 Quest II, Cyclone II, and Typhoon emergency vehicles because a missing diode may damage the starter lock-out relay, preventing the vehicle from starting.