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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.
Toyo is recalling specific Open Country M/T tires due to off-center belts that may cause tread separation or loss of inflation pressure, increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2015 Essex motorhomes because the steering shaft may disconnect or slip, increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling 2014-2015 trailers because a brake actuator defect may cause overheating and fire.
General Motors is recalling specific 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles because the electric power steering assist may suddenly fail, increasing crash risk.
Morgan Olson is recalling 11 model year 2014 Service Body trucks because rear identification and license plate lamps may be mounted incorrectly, reducing visibility.
Piaggio is recalling specific Vespa and Piaggio motorcycles because a defective fuel pump may cause the vehicle to stall or fail to restart, increasing crash risk.
Mack is recalling 2014-2015 Pinnacle trucks because a smaller air reservoir may increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 98 model year 2014-2015 King Aire and Essex vehicles because a damaged valve diaphragm may reduce air pressure, potentially compromising braking performance.
Terex is recalling 2013 Hi-Ranger trucks because a bearing installation issue may allow the platform to rotate without operator control, increasing injury risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2011-2016 All American school buses because exhaust hangers may fail, causing components to fall onto the roadway.
Blue Bird is recalling 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses because exhaust system hangers may fail, potentially causing housings to fall onto the roadway.
KTM is recalling 2015 Husqvarna FE 350 S and FE 501 S motorcycles because the front fork piston rod may not be tightened correctly, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling specific 2008-2009 Infiniti and Nissan GT-R vehicles because a steering column defect may cause loss of steering, increasing crash risk.
Mack is recalling 2015 LEU trucks because a short door component may prevent opening from inside, hindering emergency egress.
Brammo is recalling 2013-2014 Empulse and Empulse R motorcycles because oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing crash risk.
Grech Motors is recalling 118 model year 2014-2015 G40M2 shuttle buses because improperly installed batteries may cause an electrical short and fire.
PACCAR is recalling 106 model year 2015 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, which could reduce braking effectiveness.
Heartland is recalling specific 2015 Big Country, Big Horn, and Landmark 365 recreational vehicles because axles may be placed too far forward, causing improper weight distribution and poor handling.
Ford is recalling 2014 Transit Connect vehicles because upper seat belt bolts may be improperly torqued, posing an injury risk in crashes.
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg. is recalling one 2011 Ford F-550 truck because a PTO pressure switch may leak oil onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2013-2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles because a brake vacuum hose may be incorrectly routed, potentially causing a loss of braking assistance.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with specific Goodyear tires that may experience tread cracking, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2002-2004 Jeep and Dodge vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Toyota is recalling 2011-2012 Avalon vehicles because an electrical short in the sub-woofer may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire.