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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.
Halcore is recalling 2006-2013 AEV Ambulance Wheelchair Vans because wheelchair lift bearings may move, causing the platform to fall and injure operators.
Compass Conversions is recalling specific 2014 and 2015 horse trailers due to a gas valve defect that may cause water to overheat, posing a scalding risk.
PACCAR is recalling 15 Peterbilt 388 trucks because the front tire and wheel combination exceeds legal load ratings, posing a crash risk.
Gillig is recalling 2014-2015 Low Floor vehicles because front brake chambers may allow water buildup, leading to corrosion and reduced braking ability.
BMW is recalling two 2016 vehicles (one MINI Cooper Convertible, one BMW X1) because incorrect steering gearbox parts may cause loss of vehicle control.
Micro Bird is recalling 66 model year 2015 school buses because the stop arm decal may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 464 school buses because a camber caster kit bolt may be insufficiently torqued, posing a risk of vehicle misalignment and loss of control.
Micro Bird is recalling 2014-2016 G5 and MB II transit buses because a wheel bolt may be insufficiently torqued, posing a risk of vehicle misalignment and loss of control.
Temsa is recalling 2008-2016 TS35C buses because a steering gearbox bracket fastener may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because sun visor wiring may short circuit, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Ferrari is recalling 119 model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles because a fuel line connection may leak vapor, increasing fire risk.
BMW is recalling 2015 i8 vehicles because improperly drilled holes in the stability control unit may impair braking and handling, increasing crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling 2007-2015 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles because an electronic stability control sensor malfunction may cause unexpected braking and reduced engine power, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a power steering hose clamp may be installed incorrectly, increasing the risk of a fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2007-2015 IC Bus transit models because wheelchair lift bearings may move out of position, causing the platform to fall.
H&H Trailers is recalling 1,847 model year 2015-2016 trailers because aluminum gate hinges may bend or break, potentially causing the gate to open unexpectedly.
Honda is recalling specific VT750 motorcycles because a wiring defect may cause the engine to stall while riding, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Prime Time recreational trailers because the Federal placard lists the wrong tire load range, which may lead to overinflation and tire failure.
Allied Recreation Group is recalling specific Holiday Rambler and Monaco motorhomes because a bolt on the electric entry steps may fracture, causing instability and injury risk.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because a driver-side seat belt bolt may be loose. This defect could prevent the seat belt from holding in a crash.
Entegra is recalling specific 2008-2011 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling 2015 Genesis vehicles because original equipment tires may develop sidewall cracks, leading to air loss and potential loss of vehicle control.
Ford is recalling specific 2015 Transit vehicles with dual rear wheels because the rear axle drive shafts may fracture, causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches because a seat mounting bolt may be installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.