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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 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks because the shift lever may not accurately reflect the transmission gear position, creating a risk of the vehicle rolling away.
Yamaha is recalling 2006-2009 FJR1300 motorcycles because a wire harness connector could overheat, causing the engine to stall and potentially leading to a crash.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2009-2011 models because the side stand may fail to fold up while moving, increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles because the front brake light may not illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2009-2011 models because a body control module defect can cause headlights to turn off, increasing crash risk.
Ducati is recalling 964 model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles because brass inserts in the chain guard may deform, causing the license plate holder to loosen and potentially interfere with the rear wheel.
Skyline is recalling 2011-2012 travel trailers and fifth-wheels because contaminated brake systems may fail to stop properly, increasing crash risk.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling specific Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer child seats because incorrect rear-facing belt path arrows may lead to improper installation.
ZF is recalling specific clutch kit assemblies for 2003-2006 Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 vehicles because an oversized disc could cause unintended movement.
Yakima is recalling Flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers because a pull pin can shift, causing the unit to fall and potentially eject bikes onto the road.
PACCAR is recalling 2012 Kenworth T660 tractors because a hood safety latch may fail to engage if the strut separates, increasing injury risk.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2012 Peterbilt 587 tractors because a driveline seam weld may fracture, potentially disabling the vehicle or causing debris to fall on the roadway.
BMW is recalling 2011 X5 Diesel vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the engine belt tensioner to crack and fail, potentially leading to a loss of power steering.
Affinia is recalling aftermarket front suspension lower ball joints that may have been mistakenly installed in 2004-2008 Acura TL vehicles due to a catalog error.
Sika Corporation is recalling specific SikaTack ASAP+ adhesive cartridges that may fail to cure, risking windshield detachment and injury.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 48,170 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star trucks because a loose bolt may cause a short circuit and vehicle fire.
Heartland is recalling 2011 North Country travel trailers because the external power cord may drape over the furnace exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
Big Tex is recalling certain 2011 dump trailers because defective hydraulic hose adapter fittings may cause the dump bed to free fall, posing a risk of injury or death.
Navistar is recalling 477 International Durastar heavy trucks because battery cable insulation may abrade, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 Workhorse W42 and W46 chassis because steering wheel components may separate, reducing driver control and increasing crash risk.
TIFFIN Motorhomes is recalling 2006-2010 Allegro and Allegro Bay models because brake lights may not illuminate consistently, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2008-2009 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles because a bent wiper motor terminal may cause wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk in bad weather.
NHTSA recalls 2011 Sprinter 3500 vans due to rear springs with out-of-tolerance eye diameters that may crack over time, increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2011-2012 Cougar High Country travel trailers because 4,400-pound axles were installed instead of 5,200-pound axles, creating a risk of axle failure.
Spartan is recalling certain 2010-2011 Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis because the side air bag warning light may not function, potentially leaving operators unaware of system faults.