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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.
Polaris is recalling 2009-2010 GEM eLXD hybrid electric vehicles because frame welds may crack, potentially causing the frame to fall and stop the vehicle suddenly.
Toyota is recalling 387 model year 2015 Sienna minivans because a reused trim panel clip may detach during airbag deployment, posing an injury risk to occupants.
Starcraft RV is recalling 34 model year 2016 Autumn Ridge trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2016 Mesa Ridge, 3X, and Roamer travel trailers and fifth wheels because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach.
Toyota is recalling 2015 Siennas with dealer-installed entertainment systems because a reused clip may allow a trim panel to detach during airbag deployment.
Forest River is recalling 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander and 2015 Leprechaun vehicles because incorrect weight labels may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 691 model year 2016 trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Cruiser RV is recalling 2015 Viewfinder trailers because the propane compartment is not properly sealed, creating a fire risk if gas leaks into the interior.
Cummins is recalling Westport ISL G engines because excessive crankcase pressure may cause a vent tube to detach, allowing oil to contact hot surfaces and increase fire risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 76,958 vehicles because a blower motor failure may reduce windshield defroster performance, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2009-2010 Lancer, Outlander, Lancer Sportback, and Lancer Evolution vehicles because an unstable voltage in the electronic control unit may cause lights and wipers to fail, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 114 model year 2015 Scion tC vehicles because rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2015 Residential 417RS fifth wheel trailers because a short gas line may leak when the kitchen slideout is expanded, increasing fire risk.
Honda is recalling 2014-2015 CBR1000S motorcycles because a rear shock absorber nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2015 Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015 Ram ProMaster City vehicles because side air bag curtains may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.
General Motors is recalling 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles in specific states because front brake hose fittings may corrode, potentially causing brake leaks and increased stopping distance.
Chrysler is recalling 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler/Liberty vehicles because a broken clutch pedal spring may cause the vehicle to lurch unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 168 model year 2016 motorhomes because the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label may be missing water weight information, creating an overload risk.
Gillig is recalling 623 Low Floor transit buses from 2013-2015 because brake hoses may rub against suspension towers, potentially causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.
Yamaha is recalling 350 model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles because a rear shock absorber nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Fontaine Modification is recalling 2006-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks with dual steering because brake lights may not illuminate if the primary air supply is depleted.
Crossroads is recalling 2016 recreational trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Accent vehicles because the occupant detection system may fail to identify child restraints in cold weather, preventing front air bag deactivation.