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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.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Sonata vehicles because a wiring harness defect may reduce power steering assist or prevent shifting from Park, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2014 F-150 trucks because a defective steering sensor may cause total loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.
Stahl is recalling modified 2009-2014 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks because oil leaks from a PTO pressure switch may ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2014 Canyon Trail, Sedona, Kingsport, and Trail Master trailers because entry step rivets may fail, posing a slip and fall hazard.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because a wiring splice may corrode, causing a missing door chime and allowing windows to operate after the vehicle is off.
General Motors is recalling 28,789 Saab 9-3 Convertibles because the driver's seat belt retractor may break, preventing the belt from retracting properly.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2013 All American school buses because a thermostat design flaw may cause a heater hose to rupture, allowing hot coolant to enter the passenger compartment.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses because a heater hose may rupture, allowing hot coolant to enter the passenger compartment.
Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models due to brake line corrosion from salt water, which may cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.
Hyundai is recalling 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles because a headliner support bracket may become displaced during airbag deployment, posing a laceration risk.
Utility Truck Equipment Company is recalling certain 2010-2013 UTEC aerial trucks and Ford chassis due to a PTO oil leak that could ignite the exhaust thermal blanket.
Somerset Welding & Steel is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with specific PTO assemblies due to a fire risk from oil leaks.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 686 model year 2014 motor coaches because a software defect may cause headlights to turn off while driving, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Corvettes because a module short circuit may disable airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
Micro Bird is recalling 2011-2013 G5 school buses with Roush propane systems because a metal reaction may cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, and Camaro vehicles because the driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash.
American Pacific Industries is recalling Gladiator brand truck and trailer tires that failed quality control. The tires are unsafe for road service and can fail unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2013 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Spark vehicles because an improper weld may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying, increasing injury risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a radio software defect may disable audible safety warnings for open doors and unbuckled seat belts.
KTM is recalling 649 model year 2014 690 Enduro R motorcycles because the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the pedal to detach and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2012-2015 All American transit buses because a steering shaft clamp may contact the rubber boot, increasing steering effort and crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2,539 school buses because a steering shaft clamp may contact a rubber boot, increasing steering effort and crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2012-2013 Vision school buses with Roush propane systems due to a potential fuel leak that could cause a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles because water intrusion may cause circuit corrosion, potentially disabling air bags and other safety features.
Altec is recalling 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because water ingress may allow electricity conduction or cause joint failure, risking electrocution or injury.