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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.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2016-2017 Ameri-Lite and Super-Lite trailers because the Federal Certification label lists incorrect tire and wheel sizes, which could lead to installing the wrong replacement parts.
McNeilus is recalling 19 model year 2016 Bridgemaster V Concrete Mixers because bridge axle tube sleeves may crack, potentially causing the axle to detach and increasing crash risk.
Hendrickson is recalling specific bridge axles manufactured in late 2015 and early 2016 because tube sleeves may crack, potentially causing the axle to detach from the vehicle.
Maserati is recalling 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles because the gear indicator may mislead drivers about the transmission position, creating a risk of injury when exiting.
PACCAR is recalling 2017 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a defective engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Vermeer is recalling 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers because incorrectly installed spherical washers may cause the kingpin to detach, increasing crash risk.
Heartland is recalling 2016 18' Carhauler trailers because rear clearance lights are not visible, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling specific Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, and Trax vehicles because the radio software may fail to provide audible seatbelt or key-in-ignition warnings.
Honda is recalling specific 2015-2016 Odyssey, Acura MDX, and Pilot vehicles because fuel tank welds may separate, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs because passenger air bag inflators may rupture, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
1888653 Ontario Inc. is recalling specific EVOS Full Face Modular Helmets that may not adequately protect the wearer's head in a crash and lack required safety labeling.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Georgetown motorhomes because extra seat belts allow more passengers than the vehicle's weight rating supports, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2017 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC trucks because an engine control module defect may cause the engine to stall without restarting, increasing crash risk.
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2015-2016 Toyota and Scion vehicles because the load carrying capacity label may be incorrect, potentially leading to vehicle overload.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass may not be properly secured and could detach while driving.
Forest River is recalling 2015 Glaval Synergy transit buses because steering boxes may wear prematurely, risking loss of steering control.
Newmar is recalling 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes because a defective steering box may cause loss of steering control.
Terex Advance is recalling 338 model year 2016 Front Discharge Concrete Mixer trucks because a weld failure could cause the main chute to detach while driving, increasing crash risk.
Crossroads is recalling 2016-2017 Hill Country and Sunset Trail trailers because opening the outside kitchen door may extinguish inside burners, allowing propane to build up and potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Oshkosh is recalling 2016 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because a faulty engine control module may cause an unexpected engine stall, increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 914 LFS and LFS Artic transit buses from 2012-2015 because destination signs may fall, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
Thule is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers because the fork clamping mechanism may not secure the bike, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes because steering boxes may wear prematurely, risking sudden loss of steering.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 717 Thomas Built Buses because corrosion on the emergency door handle stem could delay evacuation during an emergency.
Lakota is recalling 2016 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock Edition trailers because pin holes in aluminum rims may cause tire failure and increase crash risk.