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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.
Toyota is recalling 2009-2012 RAV4 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles because water dripping on the wiper joint may cause corrosion and linkage separation, reducing visibility.
Triple E is recalling 2016 Libero and Serenity recreational vehicles because a screw may become electrically charged, posing a shock hazard.
Forest River is recalling 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes because trailer hitch bolts may not be properly tightened, risking hitch detachment.
Vermeer is recalling specific brush chippers and stump cutters because their LED side marker lights lack required reflectors, reducing vehicle visibility.
Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Civic and 2015 Fit vehicles to update transmission software that may damage the drive pulley shaft, potentially causing loss of acceleration or wheel lockup.
Old World Industries is recalling specific Peak Lithium Rechargeable Jump-Starters because the lithium battery may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Nissan is recalling 2007-2012 Versa vehicles sold in 23 states and D.C. because road salt may corrode front coil springs, potentially causing them to fracture and puncture tires.
McNeilus is recalling 2013-2015 concrete mixers and refuse trucks because the installed fire extinguishers may fail to discharge, increasing injury risk during a fire.
Triple E is recalling 2015-2016 Unity motorhomes because the battery compartment was not properly sealed, allowing explosive gases to enter the vehicle and increasing fire risk.
Jaguar is recalling one 2016 F-Type vehicle because the power steering system may be in factory operating mode, potentially causing loss of control.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 5,914 vehicles because the owner's handbook incorrectly describes the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles because metallic debris in the engine crankshaft may restrict oil flow, potentially causing engine failure and increasing crash risk.
Entegra is recalling 2010 Anthem and 2012-2014 Cornerstone motorhomes because a flexible exhaust tube may tear, allowing hot exhaust to contact other components and increase fire risk.
Cequent is recalling specific Reese Explore Bike Carriers because incorrectly molded cradles may rip and fail, causing bicycles to fall off the rack.
Cummins is recalling certain ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12, and ISX15 engines because a faulty Engine Control Module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling approximately 99,500 2009-2011 Accent vehicles because a malfunctioning brake light switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control.
New Flyer is recalling 432 transit buses from 2013-2015 because a tie rod clamp may be improperly torqued, risking a loss of steering.
Keystone is recalling 2008-2009 travel trailers and fifth wheels because a transfer switch may overheat and cause a fire.
Ferrara is recalling 2013-2014 Igniter and Inferno firetrucks because loose front suspension ball joints may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and injury.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 4,334 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a defect that could cause the platform to fall.
Honda is recalling 2003 Odyssey vehicles manufactured in late August 2002 because they were built with incorrect passenger air bag modules that do not meet federal safety standards.
Fontaine Trailer Company is recalling 2015 Traverse HT trailers because a suspension member may separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda is recalling 2015 Fit vehicles because damaged ignition coil wires may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedans because the rear defogger system may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.