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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.
Honda is recalling specific 2003-2006 vehicles sold or registered in California due to a Takata air bag inflator defect that could rupture during deployment.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks because the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS and 2014 CTS vehicles because the transmission shift cable may detach, causing unintended movement or rollaway.
Altec is recalling 258 aerial trucks because front torsion bar welds could fail, potentially causing vehicle instability and injury to the operator.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks because a power steering hose clamp may disconnect, potentially causing loss of steering and brake assist.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Corvettes with optional sport seats because they do not meet injury protection specifications for unbelted young children.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles because drive shaft vibrations may trigger roof rail air bags, increasing crash risk.
James A. Kiley is recalling 2010-2013 Terex utility vehicles because oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
MCI is recalling specific 1993-1995 and 2006-2008 motor coaches because the driveshaft may detach, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because optional floor mats may not be secured, potentially interfering with the accelerator pedal.
Dual-Tech is recalling 2009-2014 modified Ford F-550 trucks because oil leaks from a PTO switch may ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.
Allied Recreation Group is recalling 2015 American Coach motor homes because incorrect seat belt installation may cause fraying and reduced strength.
Lion Bus is recalling 2014 360 school buses because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
Allied Recreation Group is recalling 2013-2014 American Coach motor homes because incorrect seat belt attachments may cause fraying and reduced strength.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2009-2011 MCI D4000, D4500, and 2010 D4505 motor coaches because excessive power draw from LED interior lights may cause heat buildup and fire.
Honda is recalling certain 2013-2014 Acura ILX vehicles because excessive heat around the headlight bulb may cause smoke, melting, or fire, increasing crash risk.
Iowa Mold Tooling is recalling 2009-2014 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SD trucks because a leaking PTO pressure switch may cause a fire.
Meritor is recalling specific MFS12143ANN non-drive steer axles because manufacturing errors may have created weak spots in the beam, increasing the risk of sudden axle failure and a crash.
Manning Equipment is recalling 2012-2013 modified Ford Super Duty trucks because oil leaks from the PTO pressure switch onto the exhaust thermal blanket, increasing fire risk.
Viking RV is recalling 2014 Viking Epic and Coachmen Sport trailers because incorrect tire pressure labels increase the risk of tire blowouts.
Viking RV is recalling 2014 Epic and Coachmen Sport trailers because tire pressure labels list 65 PSI instead of 60 PSI, increasing the risk of tire blowouts.
BMW is recalling 950 model year 2014 R 1200 RT motorcycles because the rear shock absorber piston rod can break, causing loss of stability and increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2014-2015 Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva motorhomes because water intrusion may cause electrical corrosion that disables safety features.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 model year 2014 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles because a front brake line may be pinched, potentially causing front wheel lock-up and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 21,567 model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because the transmission turbine shaft may fracture, potentially limiting speed or causing the vehicle to coast.