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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.
Kia is recalling 2011 Fortes because a defective transmission cooler hose may leak fluid, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.
Genie is recalling 2016 TZ-34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts because bolts attaching the turntable may not be properly tightened, posing a risk of platform fall and injury.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS Artic transit buses because an incorrectly routed main power cable may disconnect, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk.
Takata is recalling specific side air bag inflators manufactured in December 2014 because a manufacturing error could cause them to rupture and propel metal fragments into the vehicle.
Helmet City, Inc. is recalling 270 Model 115 German helmets, size XL, because the straps may stretch excessively during a crash, failing to keep the helmet secured.
Helmet City is recalling specific Model 100 motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect users' heads in a crash due to non-compliance with federal safety standards.
Honda is recalling specific 2005-2016 Acura and Honda vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may rupture during a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles because the fuel filler pipe may rupture in a crash, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
General Motors is recalling specific Saab and Saturn vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles because the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, potentially blocking the driver's view.
Forest River is recalling 12 model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles because incorrect wiring may allow excessive current, posing an electrocution risk.
Forest River is recalling 52 model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers because they may have incorrect Federal placards with a reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Honda is recalling 2008-2010 Accord vehicles because air bag control units may corrode and fail, potentially preventing air bags from deploying in a crash.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2015-2016 travel trailers because the safety chains are rated for less weight than the trailers' gross vehicle weight rating.
Newmar is recalling 2015-2016 Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes because front rims may have a lower pressure rating than the tires, increasing crash risk.
Graco is recalling Extend2Fit convertible child seats manufactured between November 2015 and January 2016 because the recline label is affixed in the wrong location, which may lead to improper installation.
Bridgestone is recalling specific FS561 trailer tires manufactured in 2015-2016 because tread separation could cause a sudden loss of air pressure and increase crash risk.
Snake River Trailer Company is recalling 2015-2016 Horse Trailers because a weld on the rear axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks because a poor electrical connection may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles because an improper weld may cause the driver's knee air bag inflator to leak gas, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Stoughton Trailers is recalling 2009-2010 Grain Hopper trailers because a panel may separate, causing cargo to spill or structural failure.
Chrysler is recalling 110,482 vehicles because corroded air bag control units may fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
C&B Quality Trailer Works is recalling 2015-2016 horse trailers because a weld on the rear axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Tiguan and Audi Q5 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2016 Town and Country and Grand Caravan minivans because expired primer may allow the windshield to dislodge in a crash.