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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.
Toyota and General Motors are recalling specific 2006-2010 vehicles because a steering cable defect may prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2006-2010 Yaris and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles because seat rail springs may break, potentially allowing the seat to move during a crash.
Winnebago is recalling specific 2014-2015 motorhomes because a manufacturing defect may have damaged brake hoses, potentially causing fluid leakage and reduced braking performance.
Dueco is recalling modified commercial vehicles with Sure Power DC-DC converters where the potting compound may conduct electricity, posing a fire risk.
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. is recalling 843 Trans Tech school buses because seats may not remain anchored to the floor, increasing injury risk in a crash.
LiquidMetal is recalling specific Kronk wheels that may crack, causing rapid loss of tire pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2013-2014 FXSB and FXSBSE motorcycles because suspension variances may cause the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately, potentially leading to unexpected stalling.
PACCAR is recalling 2014-2015 Peterbilt 587 trucks because a software malfunction may cause fog lights to turn on with high beams, potentially blinding oncoming traffic.
Oshkosh is recalling 2012-2014 S-Series Ready Mixed Concrete trucks because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing elevated exhaust temperatures or flames that increase the risk of fire or burn injury.
Honda is recalling 2014 Odyssey vehicles because a damaged electrical connector may prevent the passenger-side side curtain air bag from deploying in a crash.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches because a missing weld on second-row seat tracks could cause seats to detach in a crash.
Mazda is recalling 2001-2004 Tributes in specific states due to corrosion at the lower control arm attachment, which can cause loss of steering control.
Ducati is recalling 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles because a wiring issue may disable the horn, high beam, and right turn signals, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2014 International TranStar trucks with specific Cummins engines because condensation may freeze and cause exhaust flames or fire.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2015 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles because a software error may cause the engine to stall in heavy rain, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling approximately 19,000 2014 Mazda6 vehicles because the fuel tank can be overfilled, potentially causing gas to leak and increasing fire risk.
Evenflo is recalling specific convertible and harnessed child seats because the harness buckle may become stuck, making it difficult to remove a child in an emergency.
Ford is recalling 2001-2004 Escape vehicles in 21 states and D.C. due to corrosion that can cause lower control arm separation and loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Fusion, Escape, C-Max, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because sub-standard welds may cause seatbacks to loosen, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Villa International is recalling specific driver and passenger seats used in 2013-2014 Tiffin and American Coach motorhomes because the seat belts may fray and fail to restrain occupants.
Chrysler is recalling 125 model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles because the transmission case may be improperly machined, preventing the park pawl from engaging and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ohlins Racing AB is recalling steering damper kits for various motorcycles because an incorrectly machined bracket may crack, potentially causing steering to lock at low speeds.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because a corroding brake booster may allow water to enter, potentially freezing and limiting braking ability.
Baby Trend is recalling 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints because the harness buckle may become stuck, making it difficult to remove a child in an emergency.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a transmission oil cooler line may not be securely seated, creating a potential fire hazard.