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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.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational trailers because the Federal Placard incorrectly classifies them as school buses, posing a crash risk due to potential overloading.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015-2016 Pumper and Tanker trucks because they lack required side marker lights, which may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles with factory trailer hitches because the assembly may be attached with too few fasteners, increasing crash risk.
Eaton is recalling specific Spool Valve Motors because the motor shaft may break, potentially causing unexpected movement of hydraulic booms or winches and increasing injury risk.
Ferrara is recalling 2011-2016 emergency vehicles because touchscreen false activations may turn accessories on or off, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2016-2017 Vision transit buses with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units because fuel lines may rub, causing leaks and fire risk.
Charles Machine Works is recalling 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers because an incorrect wiring harness may prevent brakes from applying if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
Blue Bird is recalling 2,902 school buses due to propane fuel lines that may rub and leak, increasing the risk of fire.
BMW is recalling 956 model year 2015 M5 and M6 vehicles because a defective driveshaft weld may cause loss of propulsion or vehicle rolling, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2015 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because frames may crack, potentially reducing driver control and increasing crash risk.
Bentley is recalling 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles because the sunroof glass may not be properly secured and could detach while driving.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2016-2017 AR-ONE Maxx travel trailers and fifth wheels because incorrect tire labels may lead to improper tire replacement.
Altec is recalling 252 model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks because a hydraulic motor shaft may fail, causing unexpected winch movement and increasing injury risk.
Ferrara is recalling 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles because certain power control modules may cause a short circuit, potentially leading to electrical damage, loss of headlights, or fire.
Tiffin is recalling specific 2007-2011 motorhomes because windshield wiper arms may break, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Triple E is recalling 2016-2017 Unity RVs because the propane water heater line may rupture and leak gas, increasing fire risk.
Tegol is recalling Outlaw Slim-G Series motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect the wearer's head in an impact and may have improper labeling.
Kawasaki is recalling 1,282 model year 2017 Z125 Pro motorcycles because rear shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2014-2016 vehicles because a transmission wire harness defect may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift to neutral, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2015-2016 CB300F and CBR300R motorcycles because an improperly machined crankshaft may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 1,140 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles because a system overheat may cause the engine to shut off while driving, increasing crash risk.
Heil is recalling 2014-2016 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
Polar Tank Trailer is recalling 2014-2016 tank trailers because improperly machined brake valves may delay spring brake application, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
Bombardier is recalling Can-Am Spyder F3-T motorcycles because an accessory passenger seat may fail to activate the vehicle stability system, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles because a damaged circuit board may cause side marker lights to fail, reducing visibility.