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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.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific Damon, Four Winds, and Thor motorhomes because a bolt on the electric entry steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
PACCAR is recalling specific Peterbilt auto haulers because front tires have a lower speed rating than the vehicle's maximum speed, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles because incorrectly calibrated seat sensors may cause inappropriate airbag activation or deactivation during a crash.
SynTec is recalling S3B Track Mounted Seats because they may tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision, posing a risk of injury.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers because the Federal Certification Placard lists incorrect tire and rim sizes, which may lead to poor handling if incorrect tires are installed.
Outdoors RV is recalling 2015-2016 Timber Ridge, Glacier Peak, Wind River, and Black Stone trailers because liquid propane hoses and electrical wires may be pinched or scraped, increasing the risk of fire.
Nissan is recalling specific 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles because front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which could reduce braking ability.
Collins is recalling 2006-2016 school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts where pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure.
Dodgen is recalling 2006-2014 Mobility RVs with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and injury.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS and 2013-2015 LFS Artic transit buses because a passenger counter sensor may pinch a passenger's arm in the door.
Blue Bird is recalling certain school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts where pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure.
Blue Bird is recalling 2007-2015 transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts where pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, risking platform failure.
MobilityWorks is recalling 667 Ford E-series vans equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, causing the lift platform to fall and injure the operator.
Prevost is recalling 2016 H3-45 and X3-45 VIP coaches because front suspension studs may fail, allowing a wheel to turn unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 60 recreational vehicles due to a potential ABS modulator valve fracture that could impair braking performance.
Toyota is recalling 2013-2015 Avalon and Lexus ES vehicles because the Pre-Collision System may unexpectedly brake when detecting steel road objects.
Forest River is recalling 217 model year 2016 recreational vehicles because an incorrect shift cable bracket allows the vehicle to be shifted out of park without applying the brakes.
Diamond Coach is recalling 49 model year 2006-2011 PT and VIP transit buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lifts may have oversized pivot holes that allow bearings to move, potentially causing the platform to fall out of the vehicle.
KME is recalling 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles because improperly tightened axle hex nuts may cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 7,614 motorcycles from 2015-2016 because a rear brake master cylinder defect may cause a loss of braking power.
Transportation Collaborative is recalling 188 Trans Tech school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, causing the lift platform to fall and injure operators.
McNeilus is recalling 2012-2015 front loader trucks because a hydraulic test port tube may crack, allowing fluid to contact hot exhaust components and increase fire risk.
Porsche is recalling 21,835 Macan S and Turbo vehicles because a low-pressure fuel line may leak, increasing the risk of fire.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Chevrolet and GMC CNG vehicles because the fuel-only label is smaller than required, which may increase fire risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles because they may shift out of park without brakes applied.