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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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses because certain seats may tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision.
Charmac is recalling 2015-2016 Horse and Cargo trailers because a weld on the torsion axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific 2015 D4500 and D4505 motor coaches because drive axles may be missing welds on hanger brackets, which could separate and affect vehicle control.
Altec is recalling 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes because outrigger welds may crack, causing failure and increasing the risk of the truck tipping over.
Open Range is recalling 2014-2015 3X recreational trailers because a missing caution label may allow sewer gas to escape if the drain valve is left open.
McLaren is recalling 122 model year 2014-2015 P1 hybrid vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to re-engage, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
General Motors is recalling 2,633 model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles because the third-row left lower seat frame may have welds in incorrect locations.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling specific 2015-2016 fifth wheels and travel trailers because they may be missing a caution label regarding the sewer drain valve.
Trail Boss is recalling one 2013 Bloomer Horse Trailer because a water heater valve may cause overheating, posing a scalding risk.
Roush is recalling 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles because a brake caliper guide pin may loosen, reducing rear braking ability and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because a misplaced mounting stud may cause the air bag sensor housing to fracture, potentially preventing air bag deployment in a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2016 model year recreational trailers that were not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling specific Zeon LTZ tires manufactured in September 2015 because tread cracking or chunking may cause loss of tire pressure, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokees with power liftgates because water leaks into the control module, creating a fire risk.
Newmar is recalling specific model year 1997-2005 motorhomes because a steering gear mounting bracket may crack, potentially causing a loss of steering ability.
Halcore Group is recalling 18 model year 2015 Horton ambulances because an incorrectly installed circuit board component may cause electrical system failure, potentially disabling life-saving equipment.
Ameritrans is recalling 2012-2014 buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts where oversized pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, risking platform failure.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2012-2013 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles because the passenger air bag system may fail to deploy in a crash.
Strick Trailers is recalling 2007, 2009, and 2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because rear impact guard gussets increase injury risk in crashes.
Volkswagen is recalling 904 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolets because incorrectly stitched seat covers may prevent side air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
Grand Design is recalling 2016 Momentum trailers because incorrect weight labels may cause owners to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Polaris is recalling 2015 GEM electric vehicles because seat belt retractors may fail, preventing proper occupant restraint in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2015 Freightliner Cascadia CNG vehicles because hot exhaust near the pressure relief device may cause gas release and fire.
Honda is recalling 2010, 2012, and 2013 VFR1200F motorcycles because driveshaft universal joint bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing the joint to separate or break.
Tiny Idahomes is recalling 2014-2016 RVs equipped with specific Atwood water heaters that may overheat water, posing a scalding risk.