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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.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2011-2015 Freightliner M2 and Cascadia trucks because the tailpipe placement may overheat the compressed natural gas fuel system, increasing fire risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks because the parking brake may apply unintentionally while driving, increasing crash risk.
Takata is recalling certain SDI-X driver air bag inflators manufactured between June 2008 and June 2014. The defect may cause the inflator to rupture during a crash, potentially injuring occupants with metal fragments.
Spartan is recalling 2011-2015 school bus chassis because reversed rear ABS connectors may cause wheels to lock up during braking.
Meritor Wabco is recalling specific Quick Release Valves where damaged rubber diaphragms may reduce air pressure, potentially compromising braking performance.
Hino is recalling 2,641 model year 2012-2015 XJC and XFC trucks because a software issue may prevent the brake warning lamp from illuminating, increasing crash risk.
Halcore is recalling 2006 Leader Type II Ambulances equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Morgan Olson is recalling 100 model year 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles because an aluminum document holder may injure unbelted occupants in a crash.
Jaguar is recalling 2015 F-TYPE, XF, and XJ vehicles because engine components may detach, increasing the risk of fire or loss of steering.
Honda is recalling 2014 Grom125 and NSS300 motorcycles because a fuel pump bracket may swell and seize, causing the bike to stall and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 223 model year 2014 i8 vehicles because a ground cable bolt may not be properly welded to the fuel tank, creating a risk of fuel leaks and fire.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to warn drivers if all four tires lose pressure simultaneously, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2015 Audi A4, S4, and Allroad vehicles because a software error may prevent front air bags from deploying in a secondary impact.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Infiniti QX56 and 2014 QX80 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may contain an incorrect part that could rupture during deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles because a seatback recliner bracket may not engage correctly, causing unexpected movement that could distract the driver.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because a fuel filter defect may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Elgin is recalling 2012-2014 Broom Badger sweeper trucks because a hydraulic oil cooler fan may fail, causing overheating and potential vehicle fire.
Neely Coble is recalling 52 Isuzu NQR vehicles with dual steering modifications due to a potential steering column separation risk.
Gulf States Toyota is recalling 142 model year 2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles because they may have incorrect load carrying capacity labels, which could lead to vehicle overload.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles because the engine cooling fan may break during severe vibration, posing an injury risk if the hood is open.
ARBOC is recalling 2009-2014 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility buses due to an undersized fuel pump wire that may cause vehicle stalls.
Pierce is recalling 2009-2013 emergency vehicles because front lower control arms may crack, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk.
Supreme is recalling 1,705 transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because a defective clutch component may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.
Tegol is recalling Hawk GLD-900 Series motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218. Owners are offered a full refund.