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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.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2016 Dodge Chargers because the body-side sill may fail if the vehicle is lifted with the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2016 E-350 and E-450 vans with 6.8L engines and trailer brake controllers because the braking system may fail, increasing stopping distance.
Hyundai is recalling 11,176 model year 2011 Tucson vehicles because a defective transmission fluid cooler hose may leak, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.
Continental is recalling Air Bag Control Units manufactured between 2006 and 2010 because a power supply component may corrode, potentially preventing air bags from deploying in a crash.
Newmar is recalling 283 model year 2016 Dutch Star and Ventana vehicles because an incorrect tire inflation label could lead to overinflation and tire failure.
Bluecar is recalling 2016 models because power train software may shut down power to the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Altec Industries is recalling 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes because pedestal welds may crack, potentially causing the crane to fall and injure people.
New Flyer is recalling specific 2009-2015 New Flyer and NABI buses because missing welds on seat brackets could allow seat belts to separate during a crash.
Terex is recalling 2011-2015 SCM48, SCM50, and SCM55 aerial devices because a defective leveling cylinder linkage can cause the platform to tilt, posing an injury risk.
ShowHauler is recalling 2007-2011 motorhomes, garage coaches, and toter coaches because electric entry steps may become unstable, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Takata is recalling driver-side air bag inflators in Audi, Ford, Mazda, Sprinter, and Volkswagen vehicles that may rupture during deployment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles because water in the battery tray may cause an electrical short and fire.
Takata is recalling specific driver-side frontal air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Autocar is recalling 1,028 model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor trucks because the brake pedal may detach, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to engage, allowing the hood to open while driving.
Collins is recalling 867 model year 2015 school buses because reflective decals on the stop arms may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Vintage Trailers is recalling 2009-2016 triple axle trailers because the Federal Certification Label incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating, potentially leading to axle failure if overloaded.
Evergreen is recalling 2013-2015 Amped and Reactor recreational vehicles because the generator may shift, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the passenger cabin.
Navistar is recalling 529 IC school buses because a reflective decal on the stop arm may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Rosenbauer is recalling 2015 Commander fire trucks because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Rosenbauer is recalling 2014-2015 Commander fire trucks because loose ball joints in certain front suspension assemblies could separate, causing a loss of steering control.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motorhomes because an ignition switch defect may cause the vehicle to stall or disable safety systems.
Vanguard is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.
Meritor is recalling certain trailer axle assemblies equipped with specific air brake actuators that may experience brake drag, posing a risk of wheel end fire.