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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.
Prevost is recalling specific 2011-2016 coach models because a missing clip allows the coolant line to rub against the fuel hose, potentially causing a fuel leak and engine compartment fire.
Hardkore Karts is recalling 2009-2013 Club Car Precedent golf carts with street packages that lack required VINs, certification labels, and DOT-compliant windshields.
Nova Bus is recalling 863 LFS and LFS Artic buses from 2014-2016 because a wiper idler arm pin may strip, causing wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.
Universal Trailer is recalling 2007-2010 Haulmark Motorcoaches because a bolt may fracture, causing entry steps to become unstable and increasing injury risk.
Strick is recalling certain single axle van trailers because rear impact guard gussets increase injury risk in crashes.
Toyota is recalling specific 2008-2010 Lexus SC, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
KME is recalling 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles because the gearbox may shift to neutral while driving, increasing crash risk.
Bergstrom is recalling ParkSmart HVAC units for Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a connector defect that may cause overheating and increase the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling 176 recreational vehicles due to an ignition switch defect that may cause stalling or loss of safety systems.
Toyota is recalling specific 2008-2010 Lexus SC, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
General Motors is recalling specific 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, Malibu, and GMC Canyon vehicles because the driver's air bag may inflate improperly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Pierce is recalling 2016 fire and emergency vehicles because a drive shaft fastener cap may be improperly tightened, posing a road hazard and crash risk.
KTM is recalling 2013-2014 Husqvarna TR650 motorcycles because they may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Maserati is recalling 2014-2016 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles because the driver-side floor mat anchor may break, allowing the mat to trap the accelerator pedal.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2016 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles because power steering hoses may fail due to high fluid temperatures, increasing crash risk.
American Grease Stick Company is recalling Carquest DOT5 Silicone Brake Fluid bottles manufactured between October 2013 and September 2015 due to missing or unclear labeling required by federal safety standards.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Eagle fifth wheels and travel trailers because an unprotected solar battery cable may short circuit and cause a fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Equus and 2012 Genesis vehicles because a degrading wiper motor seal can cause corrosion and loss of wiper function, increasing crash risk in bad weather.
Terex is recalling 2008-2015 aerial devices because cylinder components may contact structural parts, potentially causing platform tilting and occupant falls.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling specific 2012-2016 trucks because chafed PVC heater wiring may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Leaf vehicles because the electronic brake booster relay may freeze in cold temperatures, increasing stopping distance.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles because a missing software backup in the powertrain control module may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles because the passenger air bag may deploy improperly due to a calibration error in the occupant detection system.
Walser is recalling Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushions sold at ALDI because they may overheat and melt, posing a risk of injury or vehicle fire.
Open Range is recalling 2012-2014 Mesa Ridge, Roamer, and Light trailers because incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating labels may lead to overloading.