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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 2011-2014 Dodge Chargers because overly sensitive side impact sensors may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2007-2015 Glaval Bus Titan II vehicles due to a misrouted electrical cable that may cause a loose connection or arching, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles because the sunroof may close automatically if the switch is pressed inadvertently, posing a risk of personal injury.
Ford is recalling specific 2015-2016 models because the parking brake may not fully engage, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away on a slope.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impalas with heated passenger seats because the air bag may fail to turn off for child seats.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2013-2015 Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles because radio software vulnerabilities allow unauthorized remote access to vehicle control systems, increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2016 Kenworth trucks because reversed air brake lines may prevent the redundant braking system from working correctly during a failure.
PACCAR is recalling 2012-2016 Peterbilt trucks because alternator cables may chafe against a metal line, creating a fire risk.
Tracker is recalling 2016 Trailstar Tahoe boat trailers because they were built with under-rated tires that may fail under load, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2012-2014 Ram trucks because a steering wheel wiring harness may rub against the air bag retainer, potentially causing unexpected air bag deployment.
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because side air bags and seat belts may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2011-2016 Kenworth trucks because daytime running lamps may override hazard warning lights, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2015 Sentra, Versa Note, and Rogue vehicles because driver-side doors may not fully latch, posing a crash and ejection risk.
Allied Recreation Group is recalling 92 model year 2016 motorhomes because an incorrect propane regulator may allow moisture buildup, potentially causing a gas leak and fire.
Discount Tire is recalling specific Pathfinder SAT light truck tires because an inner liner gauge defect may cause tread separation and rapid air pressure loss.
Mazda is recalling 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles because front suspension ball joints may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles because the electric power steering assist system may shut down in cold temperatures, increasing crash risk.
SAF-Holland is recalling CBX series trailer suspension systems because pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate from the trailer and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles because rear seats fail federal side impact safety standards, increasing injury risk.
H&H Sports Protection is recalling VCAN V528 Milano motorcycle helmets because the retention systems failed testing and required labeling is missing.
Continental is recalling specific ContiProContact tires manufactured in early 2015 because a manufacturing error may cause air leaks from the bead area, increasing the risk of sudden tire failure and a crash.
Flex-A-Lite is recalling specific electric fan kits because missing fuse holders and insufficient circuit breakers may cause electrical damage and vehicle fires.
Toyota is recalling 108,624 Prius V vehicles because a hybrid inverter component may overheat, potentially causing the vehicle to stop while driving.
Vermeer is recalling 2012-2015 BC900XL brush chippers because flanges may crack, causing the discharge chute to separate and create a road hazard.
Spartan is recalling 2007-2015 emergency response vehicles because front wheel valve stems may rub against brake calipers, causing sudden tire deflation.