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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.
Merhow is recalling 2006-2013 Horse Trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Paccar is recalling 354 model year 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a short circuit in the engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning.
Forest River is recalling 2011-2016 Glaval Titan II buses because a screw may have pierced the exhaust tube, posing a fire and fume risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2006-2007 Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs because fluid in the power window switch module can cause a short circuit and fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2016 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because hood striker bolts may loosen, allowing the hood to open while driving.
E-One is recalling 2013-2014 Typhoon, Cyclone II, and Quest emergency vehicles because loose front suspension ball joints could separate, causing loss of steering control.
Lippert is recalling Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps because a bolt may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
FCA is recalling 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a short circuit in the Engine Control Module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2014 Mirages and 2012 i-MiEVs because increased resistance in the impact sensor may delay or prevent air bag deployment in a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2009-2016 Cherokee and Vengeance trailers because an insufficient ground wire in the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire and loss of brakes.
Stealth Trailers is recalling 165 model year 2016 trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2016 Vision school buses because the Engine Control Module may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Yamaha is recalling 2015 YZF-R3 motorcycles because the upper triple clamp may crack, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Fiat is recalling 2015 500L vehicles because the passenger air bag may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2016 Freightliner trucks because rear brake calipers may contact the spring suspension, reducing braking performance.
KYMCO is recalling 2015 Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X scooters because the front brake hose may contact the tire, risking brake failure and crashes.
Crossroads is recalling 2015-2016 Sunset Trail trailers because kitchen ranges lack an isolation panel, creating a risk of fire, explosion, or carbon monoxide buildup.
Suzuki is recalling 2012-2013 SX4 vehicles because the power steering pump may seize, causing loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling specific Dutch Star, Dutch Aire, and King Aire motorhomes because a flexible exhaust tube may tear, allowing hot exhaust to contact other components and increase fire risk.
Michelin is recalling specific X Works XZY tires because they lack required DOT symbols and load range letters, which may cause confusion with non-compliant tires.
Eaton is recalling specific FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions because the reverse gear may stay engaged, causing the vehicle to move backwards unexpectedly.
Henderson Wheel is recalling torsion arm assemblies where the arm is too small for its housing, posing a risk of trailer detachment and loss of control.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 145 model year 2015 D4000, D4005, D4500, and D4505 vehicles because an incorrectly assembled fuse block may cause arcing and increase the risk of a fire.
Winnebago is recalling 172 model year 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova and Winnebago Sightseer motorhomes because a wiring harness may be damaged, increasing the risk of fire.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010, due to incorrect certification labels lacking the correct VIN. Dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.