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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.
Honda is recalling 2017 Civic Hatchback and Type R vehicles because replacement seatback pads may block side air bags, increasing injury risk in a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2009-2018 Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu vehicles because the installed fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to function during a fire.
Honda is recalling various 2001-2012 models because the front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 All American and Vision transit buses because air brake gauges may incorrectly display 0 PSI, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses because air brake gauges may incorrectly display 0 PSI, increasing crash risk.
Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because ramp-securing bolts may loosen or break, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because missing hardware may allow the rear ramp to detach while moving, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles because a rear shock absorber loop may separate, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2018 Vision transit buses because the brake and throttle interlock may fail to block accelerator input, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles because a leaking oil seal may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2018 Vision school buses with Gen4 Ford engines because the brake and throttle interlock may fail to block accelerator input.
Kia is recalling 2017 Niro vehicles because a leaking hydraulic clutch actuator seal may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Altec Industries is recalling 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks because a specific boom pivot pin may fail, causing unexpected boom movement that increases the risk of injury or death.
Supreme Corporation is recalling 2013-2017 Kold King vehicles because the floor frame rail may detach from cross members due to insufficient weld penetration.
Bosch is recalling electric power steering systems where aluminum bolts may corrode and fracture, potentially causing loss of steering assist.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because rear brake calipers may be mounted incorrectly, reducing braking effectiveness.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Coachmen Spirit trailers because the outdoor cooktop may lack a liquid propane quick disconnect, posing carbon monoxide and fire risks.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses because wall-mounted seat brackets may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because a battery cable may rub against a bracket, increasing the risk of a fire.
General Motors is recalling 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles because the front door window glass may not be properly tempered, increasing injury risk if broken.
Kumho is recalling specific Solus KH16 tires because the belts may separate under severe conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses school buses because a wall mounting bracket may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.
BMW is recalling 2007-2012 models because a failing electric auxiliary water pump can overheat the circuit board, increasing the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2006-2007 Passat sedans and wagons because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Newmar is recalling specific 2013-2017 motorhomes because low beam headlights turn off when high beams are activated, reducing driver visibility.