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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.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because a software issue may cause a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, increasing stopping distance.
Elgin is recalling 2013 Pelican street sweepers because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
General Motors is recalling 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvettes because a wiring issue can cause low beam headlights to fail, increasing crash risk.
Supreme Corporation is recalling 116 model year 2013 transit buses and trolleys because an armored cable may not clear the wheelchair lift, posing a fire risk.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 2007-2014 Standard Duty Wreckers because the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down during towing, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2014 Tucson vehicles because the driver's air bag assembly may come loose from its mounting, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Seagrave is recalling 2013-2014 emergency vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering egress during emergencies.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 150 model year 2013 vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, potentially hindering emergency egress.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because incorrect front brake rotors may cause brake pad detachment and reduced braking.
Turtle Top is recalling 2013 Odyssey and Van Terra buses because wheelchair lift cables may cause a short circuit and fire.
Thermo King is recalling specific truck refrigeration units because plastic side panels may detach in wind, creating road hazards.
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2014 Fiat 500e vehicles because a coolant leak in the power inverter module may cause a short circuit, leading to loss of propulsion and increased crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2010-2014 Town and Country and Grand Caravan minivans because the vent window switch may overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Escape vehicles because misaligned door handles may cause doors to open while driving, posing an injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Escape and C-MAX vehicles because a software error may delay side-curtain air bag deployment, increasing injury risk in rollovers.
Keystone RV is recalling 2014 Dutchmen Infinity fifth wheel trailers because interior steps may fracture, posing a fall and injury risk.
Federal Coach is recalling 2010 Spirit and Premier buses because voltage spikes may damage door actuator circuit boards, increasing the risk of fire.
Nissan is recalling 2014 Pathfinder, Rogue, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles because a right-side lug nut may not be properly tightened, posing a wheel separation risk.
HME, Inc. is recalling one 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember emergency vehicle because the seat belt latch plate can become partially engaged, making it difficult to unlatch.
Trans Tech Bus is recalling 2013 SC139DSFP500 school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. An armored cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
Mobility is recalling 2013-2014 modified Ford E-150 and E-250 buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2013 Metro Lite and Phoenix buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Polaris is recalling specific 2014-2015 Victory motorcycles because an engine defect may cause the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling 1,131,113 vehicles due to a transmission shift cable that may fracture, causing unintended movement or rollaway.
UCI-FRAM is recalling specific ignition switches used in GM vehicles because they may shift out of the run position, causing the engine to stall and disabling air bags.