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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.
Blue Bird is recalling one 2017 Vision transit bus because an incorrectly installed wiper motor connector may cause the wipers to stop working without warning.
Blue Bird is recalling 63 Vision school buses because an incorrectly installed wiper motor connector may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility in bad weather.
BMW is recalling one 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost because its side air bags may fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Toyota is recalling specific 2006-2011 models because inconsistent lubricant on the power window switch may cause overheating and fire.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2014 Granite trucks because improperly tightened hex nuts on the drive axle may cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Atwood is recalling specific On Demand water heaters installed in RVs because a valve defect may cause water to overheat, posing a scalding risk.
ECCO is recalling specific portable and magnetically mountable LED worklamps because the lithium-ion batteries may overheat, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2009-2014 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because power steering fluid may overheat, causing the steering to lock unexpectedly.
Bentley is recalling certain 2012-2015 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles because a loose battery cable connection may overheat and cause a fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 2015 T-Series school buses because an undersized electrical wire in the mirror system may overheat and cause a fire.
Maserati is recalling 984 model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS vehicles because an improperly secured battery cable may short to ground, potentially causing a fire or vehicle stall.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Eagle Half Ton fifth wheel trailers because they lack required warning labels on the towing hitch regarding weight limits and braking.
Volvo is recalling 2016 VN trucks because the manual transmission may lock or cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Cummins is recalling Westport ISL G engines due to a turbocharger oil supply line that may leak, increasing the risk of fire near the exhaust manifold.
Fontaine Modification is recalling 358 model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles because a steering linkage pin may break, causing momentary loss of steering or lock up.
Starcraft RV is recalling specific 2015-2016 travel trailers because mislabeled circuit breakers could cause electrical shock during maintenance.
Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles because the ABS warning light may fail to illuminate during a malfunction, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2015 models because a faulty sensor may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles because water may enter the ABS module, disabling safety systems and increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling approximately 1.37 million vehicles from 1989-1998 because grease in the ignition switch may overheat and cause a fire. Owners should contact a dealer for a free replacement.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because an electrical issue may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because a misrouted air conditioning hose may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Mazda is recalling certain 2008 Tribute vehicles because a remanufactured transmission shift lever bolt may not be tightened, risking the vehicle rolling away.
Spartan Motors USA is recalling 2014-2015 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because the tire placard may display incorrect cargo capacity information, potentially leading to vehicle overload.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2014-2016 Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers because the Happy Jack bed may lift too far, risking injury if it falls.