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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.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific MCI buses because missing welds on driver seat brackets could allow seat belt anchors to separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Altec is recalling 2010-2015 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because a hydraulic valve may allow unexpected movement, increasing injury risk.
GMAX Helmet LLC is recalling specific GM78 Fullface helmets that may not adequately protect users in a crash. Owners can exchange the helmet or receive a refund.
Setra is recalling 2011-2012 S407CC and S417TC buses because missing welds on seat brackets could cause seat belts to detach during a crash.
Western Trailer is recalling 2015-2016 Chip B-Train trailers due to brake drag that may cause wheel end fires. Brake chambers have already been replaced.
Daimler Buses is recalling 2010-2012 Orion VII buses because missing welds on seat brackets may allow seat belt anchors to separate, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Forest River is recalling 2015-2016 Starcraft Quest and XL school buses because stop arm reflective decals may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Pilkington is recalling replacement windshields for Mazda CX-5 vehicles because the Smart City Brake Support sensor bracket may loosen, potentially disabling safety features.
Suzuki is recalling certain 2008-2012 motorcycles because a faulty regulator/rectifier may cause the engine to stall while riding, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Coachmen Cross Country vehicles because the fuel fill guard may damage front tires, increasing crash risk.
Jet Company is recalling 2014 Grain dry bulk trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate and increasing crash risk.
Supreme is recalling 2008-2014 shuttle buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure.
Eldorado is recalling specific 2010-2016 bus models because missing welds on seat brackets could cause seat belts to detach during a crash.
Gillig is recalling 6,734 Low Floor transit buses from 2010-2015 because missing welds on seat brackets could cause seat belts to detach during a crash.
Turtle Top is recalling specific wheelchair lifts installed in Odyssey and Terra Transport vehicles because pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure.
Newmar is recalling specific 2008-2015 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
Champion Bus is recalling 2009-2015 Crusader, Stacked Rail, and CTS-RE vehicles because missing welds on seat brackets could cause seat belts to detach in a crash.
Wells Vehicle Electronics is recalling specific brake light switches that may fail to illuminate brake lights or disengage cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Gulf Stream is recalling 662 motor homes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
Transportation Collaborative is recalling 257 model year 2015 Trans Tech school buses because a reflective decal on the stop arm may peel loose, reducing visibility.
Britax is recalling specific B-Safe 35 infant car seats because the carry handles may crack and fracture, posing a risk of injury if the seat falls.
Blue Bird is recalling 2016-2017 Vision and All American school buses because stop arm reflective decals may peel off, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Bluecar is recalling 149 model year 2016 hybrid-electric vehicles because the gear shift lever may break, potentially immobilizing the vehicle and increasing crash risk.
HME is recalling one 2015 SFO fire service chassis because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Foretravel is recalling 2008 Nimbus motorhomes because a bolt on the electric entry steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.