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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.
Toyota is recalling 2016 Sienna minivans because incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may tear or separate during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Jayco is recalling 43 model year 2016 Octane travel trailers because crossed turn signal wires may activate the wrong light, increasing crash risk.
Soaring Helmet Corporation is recalling Vega XTV 7400 helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash. Owners can exchange the helmets or receive a refund.
Advics is recalling ABS brake actuators for Toyota and Nissan vehicles due to a damaged O-ring that may cause a lack of brake fluid pressure.
Tesla is recalling 2,676 Model X vehicles because the third row seat back may move forward in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Key Safety Systems is recalling specific driver frontal air bags that may deploy improperly due to a missing chemical enhancer, increasing injury risk.
Hale Products Inc. is recalling portable pumps with Yanmar diesel engines due to a mislabeled dashboard warning light that could hinder fire suppression.
Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because a damaged circuit board may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hale Products Inc. is recalling 6 Inch Suction Strainers manufactured between July 2015 and March 2016. Improper soldering may cause the strainer to break, potentially damaging fire pumps and increasing injury risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS transit buses because missing welds on seat J-Brackets may allow seat belt anchorages to separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Kalmar is recalling 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the brake system air pressure gauge may not display accurate levels, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2010 XF vehicles because a fuel tank outlet flange may crack, causing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles because the side curtain air bag may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Kraco is recalling Who-Rae Butterfly Rose seat cover kits sold at AutoZone because packaging incorrectly claims compatibility with seat-mounted side air bags.
Bosch is recalling specific aftermarket front brake pads for 1993-2007 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because a shifting shim may damage the brake disc, potentially reducing braking power.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles because they lack a required tire pressure monitoring system.
Kompact Kamp is recalling 1983-2016 Li'l Clipper motorcycle trailers manufactured without side marker lights, which may decrease visibility and increase crash risk.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles because Pelican flashlights may overheat and cause a fire.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles because engine block heaters may overheat and cause a fire.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks because a parking brake cable clip may fail, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
Strategic Sports is recalling specific Leather Up XElement motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash, failing federal safety standards.
Nissan is recalling 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles because an incorrectly positioned starter wire harness may cause an electrical short and fire.
Forest River is recalling 2008-2016 Puma recreational trailers and toy haulers because tires may contact the wheel well, risking deflation and loss of control.
Honda is recalling 2004-2007 Accord vehicles because the passenger air bag module may not meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Starcraft RV is recalling 26 model year 2016 Launch Ultra Lite trailers because entry steps may have been installed with improper bolts, posing a fall risk.