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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.
Temsa is recalling 25 model year 2013 TS35C motorcoaches because a steering column component may cause the wheel to lock, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles because brake lights may malfunction and the shift lever may move without braking, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles because a missing fuel sending unit harness may cause false fuel level readings, potentially leading to engine stalling.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick Encore vehicles with heated steering wheels because the fastener may not be properly installed, risking the wheel separating from the column.
Thermo King is recalling specific T-Series and V-Series temperature control units due to a defect that may cause water intrusion and electrical short circuits, potentially leading to vehicle fires.
Ford is recalling specific 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Explorer vehicles because fuel tanks may leak or fail in an impact, posing a fire risk.
Subaru is recalling 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback vehicles in 21 states and D.C. because salt water can corrode brake lines, potentially causing fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 84 model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses because brake pedals may not fully release, potentially causing overheating and fire.
Braun is recalling 2008-2013 Vision Rear Entry vehicles because improperly welded track bar mounts could separate, increasing crash risk.
Hitch-Hiker is recalling 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN axles that may break, increasing the risk of a crash while being towed.
Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles because turn signal stems may fracture, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines due to a potential electrical short in the starter cable that could cause a vehicle fire.
Volvo is recalling 2012-2014 VNL, VHD, and VNM trucks because loose or chafed battery cables may overheat and cause a fire.
Navistar is recalling 2013 International ProStar trucks because a missing or incorrect snap ring may allow the wheel hub to separate from the axle, increasing crash risk.
Starcraft Bus is recalling 2004-2009 XLT buses because incorrect weight rating labels could lead to improper loading and tire failure.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 52,376 Freightliner Cascadia tractors because daytime running lights may fail to illuminate after using the turn signal function, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2012-2013 NV vehicles because an incorrectly installed clip may cause the gear indicator to mismatch the actual gear position, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles because a software defect may cause the transmission to shift to Sport mode, removing engine braking and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2007-2013 FJ Cruisers because cracks in the rear door panel may cause the front seat belt retractors to detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Honda is recalling certain 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles sold in or registered in specified states. Corrosion can damage the engine control unit and potentially cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Terex is recalling 240 model year 2000-2009 aerial device utility trucks because a hydraulic seal failure may cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
Honda is recalling specific 2005-2006 Acura MDX, RL, and Honda Pilot vehicles because a defective capacitor may cause sudden, inadvertent braking.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Titan trucks and NV vans because a shift lever defect may allow the vehicle to roll away without the brake being applied.
Emerson is recalling Fisher-branded H732 and H832 pressure relief valves used in cargo tank trailers because the valve stem may break, potentially ejecting the valve and releasing pressurized gas.
PACCAR is recalling 2013-2014 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because frayed seat belt cables could separate in a crash, increasing injury risk.