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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.
S&S Truck Parts is recalling Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because they were not manufactured to proper specifications, posing a risk of steering system failure.
Graco is recalling specific rear-facing child seats because the harness buckle may get stuck, making it difficult to remove a child in an emergency.
Nova Bus is recalling 796 LFS transit buses from model years 2004 and 2006-2013 because the ABS malfunction light may not illuminate if the control unit loses power.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because an electrical short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral unexpectedly.
Special Fleet Service is recalling 2009-2013 modified Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks because oil leaks from the PTO pressure switch may ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.
Jomac is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles modified with specific PTO assemblies because oil leaks may cause a fire.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles because windshield wiper motor gears may strip, causing wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.
Terex is recalling 2009-2013 aerial devices mounted on Ford Super Duty chassis because oil may leak onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2008-2010 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling safety systems.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Corvettes because improper rear shock absorber welds may cause the tubes to separate, leading to sudden handling changes and increased crash risk.
Monroe Truck Equipment is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks modified with specific PTO assemblies. Oil leaks from the PTO pressure switch may soak the exhaust thermal blanket, increasing fire risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because a power steering tube may leak fluid, potentially causing loss of steering assistance.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles because a transfer case oil seal may dislodge, causing transmission fluid loss and potential loss of vehicle control.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015 Freightliner trucks because axle manufacturing errors may create weak spots, increasing crash risk.
Setra is recalling 306 motorcoaches because an electrical overload in the light control unit may cause a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Hyundai is recalling 16,900 2015 Sonata vehicles because front brake calipers may fracture, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2004-2006 Verona vehicles because heat in the daytime running light module could melt and cause a vehicle fire.
Piaggio is recalling 2013 Vespa 946 scooters because a fuel line may leak, potentially causing stalling or fire.
Gillig is recalling 2007-2014 Low Floor transit buses because an oil sampling hose may leak near hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of fire.
General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, potentially preventing airbag deployment and causing loss of power steering and braking.
Palfleet is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks modified with specific PTO assemblies because oil leaks may cause a fire.
Spartan is recalling 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles because a fuel fitting may wear and leak, increasing fire risk.
Sunright is recalling Rodia RDH 500 motorcycle helmets manufactured in late 2009 because they may not adequately protect the head in a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaros because the ignition key may be accidentally knocked out of the run position by the driver's knee, potentially disabling airbags and power steering.