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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.
Meritor is recalling specific FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles manufactured in 2012 because they may have been incorrectly heat treated, posing a risk of fracture and loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2016 Jetta, Passat, and Golf vehicles because the fuel rail may detach, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a vehicle fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2015-2017 All American and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses equipped with Ricon S-Series wheelchair lifts due to potential platform cracking and bearing displacement.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles with beige interiors because an incorrect part may allow the passenger sun visor to detach during airbag deployment.
Keystone RV is recalling 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers because exposed LED light ends may short, increasing fire risk.
Spartan is recalling 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because improperly soldered pump strainers may break, potentially damaging the pump and reducing firefighting effectiveness.
West-Mark is recalling 2014-2015 Sugar Tank trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.
Tiffin is recalling 2014-2016 Allegro motorhomes because incorrect steering box spacers can cause premature wear, leading to a sudden loss of steering ability and increased crash risk.
Autocar is recalling 18 Xpeditor trucks due to a defective engine control module that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Ameritrans is recalling 2015-2016 285 shuttle buses because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack or bearings may shift, posing an injury risk.
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling specific Toyota vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat heaters due to a risk of electrical short circuits and fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific Thomas Built Buses because corrosion on the emergency door handle stem may delay evacuation during an emergency.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi A4 and A6 models because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
M.B. Sturgis is recalling specific propane gas regulators where a cracked window may allow gas to leak, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the parts free of charge.
KZRV is recalling 2016 MXT travel trailers because the safety chains are rated for less weight than the vehicle's gross weight rating, posing a crash risk if the main connection fails.
Kia is recalling 2006-2012 Sedona minivans in specific states because front lower control arms may break due to salt water corrosion, increasing crash risk.
KYMCO USA is recalling 340 model year 2016 K-Pipe motorcycles because the gear shift pattern was assembled in reverse, which may cause riders to select the wrong gear and increase crash risk.
Pierce is recalling 2015-2016 emergency vehicles because pump intake strainers may be improperly soldered, risking pump damage and reduced firefighting effectiveness.
Kia is recalling 2006-2014 Sedona vehicles because the secondary hood latch may bind, allowing the hood to open while driving and increasing crash risk.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 136 model year 2017 VNL trucks because an engine control module defect may cause an unexpected engine stall, increasing crash risk.
Terex Advance is recalling 2016 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because a faulty engine control module may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling specific transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a risk of platform separation and injury to operators.
Ford is recalling specific 2005-2011 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Stanley Assembly Technologies is recalling specific air-impact wrenches with a software error that may cause over-tightening of vehicle lug nuts, increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes because a steering box defect could cause loss of steering ability.