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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.
Eldorado is recalling 2015 Amerivan vehicles because the seat belt tab may not latch properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and 19 trailers because insufficient tire clearance may cause tire failure and increase crash risk.
Foretravel is recalling 2012-2014 Nimbus, Phenix, and IH45 motorhomes because loose front ball joints may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and 19 trailers because rear exit window glass may detach and fall onto the road.
Volvo is recalling 7,855 model year 2016 vehicles because a starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting in traffic and increasing crash risk.
Peter Paul Electronics is recalling specific nitrous oxide solenoid valves because end stops may break under pressure, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
Specialty Products Company is recalling aftermarket alignment hardware kits for certain Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler/Dodge vehicles because the suspension bolts may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Spartan Motors is recalling 440 motorhome chassis because tight wheel bearings may overheat and cause a fire.
Spartan Motors USA is recalling 2004-2008 K2, K3, and MM motorhomes because the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
Kawasaki is recalling specific Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Vaquero motorcycles because an ignition wire may chafe against the fuel tank, causing a short circuit and potential engine stall.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2008-2010 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because mirror lenses may fall off due to vibration, impairing driver visibility.
Micro Bird is recalling 283 G5 school buses due to corroding battery studs that may cause fires or component damage.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution and Ralliart vehicles because a parking brake cable may wear the fuel tank coating, increasing fire risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 2013-2015 G5 transit buses because corroded battery studs may cause short circuits and fires, or missing bolts may cause battery detachment.
Strick Trailers is recalling 2001 and 2009 Van Trailers because rear impact guards may be too weak to prevent vehicles from sliding underneath during a crash.
Alpine Electronics is recalling specific audio amplifiers because a manufacturing error may cause the power circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Holley is recalling NOS-brand Nitrous Oxide systems manufactured between May and August 2015 because solenoid valves may fracture under pressure, posing an injury risk.
FCA is recalling 2013-2014 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because inadequate welds may cause front track bar brackets to separate, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because front splay rails may crack and separate, risking cab collapse.
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles because the transmission control module may fail, causing the transmission to shift into neutral and increasing crash risk.
East Manufacturing is recalling 2014-2016 trailers because insufficient grease in wheel hubs may cause overheating, leading to fire or wheel detachment.
McNeilus is recalling 2014-2015 CNG Refuse and Concrete trucks because pressure relief devices may fail to vent pressure, increasing the risk of tank explosion, fire, and injury.
BMW is recalling 1,060 G 650 GS and G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles because they may stall while idling with the clutch pulled in, increasing crash risk.
McNeilus is recalling 2010-2015 ZR Side-Loader Refuse Trucks because a transit arm latch may loosen and release, increasing crash risk.
Strick is recalling 2014 Van Trailers with SAF-Holland suspension systems because pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate from the trailer.