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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.
Takata is recalling certain frontal passenger-side air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Autocar is recalling 532 ACX trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire.
Kovatch is recalling specific KME emergency vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and potentially leading to overheated components and fire.
Altec is recalling 2007-2012 Digger Derrick utility trucks because the winch drum could deform or fracture, posing a personal injury risk.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 2008-2013 NABI 416 and 2012 31LFW buses because the defroster switch may overheat, melt the dash, or cause a fire.
Temsa is recalling 2011-2013 TS35C and 2012-2013 TS30 motor coach buses because air brake gauges and ABS indicators may fail to display accurate information, increasing crash risk.
Load Trail is recalling 2011-2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks because hydraulic brake actuators may fail, causing loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2011 All American school buses because an improperly routed power cable could chafe against the frame, causing a short circuit and potential fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2011 All American transit buses because a power cable may contact the chassis, causing a short and potential fire.
Southeast Toyota is recalling specific 2008-2013 models because weight labels were inaccurate, potentially leading to vehicle overloading and tire failure.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado trucks because the dashboard may fail to display a warning when the parking brake is not applied.
Altec is recalling 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes because front bumper outrigger brackets may be inadequate, potentially reducing stability and causing injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Ram 1500 trucks because the parking brake cable equalizer may be set incorrectly, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll on a 20% grade.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles because a heat shield may damage the drive shaft, potentially causing loss of power or airbag deployment.
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a defective fuel tank transfer tube may cause the engine to stall while driving.
Vactor is recalling 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks because a missing oil primary control could allow fuel accumulation, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Charger vehicles because seat airbag wiring may malfunction, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles because incorrect rear brake calipers may cause the parking brake to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Sika is recalling SikaTITAN P2G automotive glass bonding adhesives because they may not harden properly, risking glass displacement and injury.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because the engine cover may trap excessive heat, posing a risk of an under-hood fire.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 2010-2012 Standard Duty Wreckers because a relocated ABS module may cause brake hose chafing, leading to increased stopping distances.
Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Federal Corporation is recalling specific Couragia A/T tires because excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking, which could lead to tire failure and increase crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles because a headliner support bracket may become displaced during airbag deployment, posing a laceration risk.