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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.
Spartan Motors is recalling 32 model year 2015 K3 Chassis vehicles because the steering slip shaft may prematurely wear, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2014-2015 Toyota and Scion vehicles because accessories like running boards may have been installed with improperly tightened fasteners.
PACCAR is recalling 1,623 model year 2015 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because an improperly seated diaphragm in the air brake actuators may cause brake drag and wheel end fires.
Porsche is recalling specific 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles because incorrect suspension alignment may reduce vehicle handling and increase crash risk.
Dodgen is recalling 2006-2014 Mobile Tech. Mobility RVs equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2010-2013 Soul vehicles with sunroofs because a headliner plate may detach during airbag deployment, increasing injury risk.
Champion Bus is recalling 2012-2014 buses because certain triangle warning signs may not reflect enough light, failing federal safety standards.
Forest River is recalling 159 model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers because the tire labels list incorrect size and pressure information.
General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because the rear axle shaft may fracture, potentially causing the rear wheel to separate.
General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD diesel trucks because a loose hose clamp may cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 E-Class vehicles because the rear middle seat belt buckle could fail in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Caterpillar is recalling 57 model year 2015 CT660 and CT681 trucks because an improperly seated brake diaphragm may cause brake drag and a wheel end fire.
Spartan Motors is recalling 277 model year 2013-2015 motorhomes and chassis cabs because steering linkage castle nuts may loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Porsche is recalling 39 model year 2015 918 vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Elgin is recalling 2014 Eagle and Road Wizard street sweepers because battery and alternator wiring may conduct excessive current, increasing the risk of a fire.
Suzuki is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi and SX4 vehicles because the shift selector can move out of Park without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2013-2015 International WorkStar trucks because reversed headlight wiring may reduce light output, increasing crash risk.
Roadhouse Distribution is recalling Voss 888CF motorcycle helmets because the shell material failed penetration testing, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Shark is recalling specific RAW motorcycle helmets that failed federal impact attenuation tests, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
ZF Group is recalling 9-speed automatic transmissions where a contaminated parking pawl may dislodge, preventing the vehicle from locking in Park and increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2015 Armada vehicles because a transmission defect may prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging, allowing the vehicle to move while in Park.
ARBOC is recalling 2015 Spirit of Mobility and Freedom buses because exterior electrical connections may not be weatherized, increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles because the front driver's seat track bracket may be incorrect, potentially causing the seat to detach during a crash.
Ferrara is recalling 12 model year 2014 Fire Custom trucks because a fuel filter defect may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses because a defective parking brake pedal assembly may fail to engage, increasing crash risk.