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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.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks because side air bag curtains may not fully overlap the C-pillars, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Ricon is recalling specific wheelchair lifts because oversized pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, potentially causing the platform to fall out of the vehicle.
Oshkosh is recalling 2014-2015 S-Series concrete mixers powered by compressed natural gas because pressure relief devices may fail to vent pressure, posing a risk of tank explosion, fire, and injury.
Reyco Granning is recalling Independent Front Suspension assemblies manufactured between April 2011 and February 2015 due to loose ball joints that could separate and cause a loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 2011-2013 and 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks because passenger seat belt anchors may be installed in the wrong location, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2014-2015 Tuscany XTE motorhomes because the dinette table insert may flip up if sat on, posing a fall risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 290 model year 2016 Vegas and Axis recreational vehicles because the HVAC control may lock, preventing windshield defrosting and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 32 Starcraft transit buses due to an improperly routed cable that may cause an electrical short and fire.
E-One is recalling 2013-2016 Pumpers, Tankers, and Rescue vehicles because the master power switch does not link to the start circuit, allowing operation without lights or sirens.
Mack is recalling 2011-2016 Granite trucks because an air brake reservoir may have insufficient volume, potentially affecting braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2014-2015 transit buses because the back-up camera system may display reversed images, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL and 2013 XLT transit buses because fuel injectors may fail, potentially causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2012-2016 VAH trucks because a damaged steering component may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk.
Mack is recalling 2013-2015 Pinnacle trucks because incorrectly mounted brake chambers may contaminate calipers, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks because the trailer hand brake handle may not return to the off position, potentially causing wheel overheating, fire, or tire blowout.
Mack Trucks is recalling specific model year 2009-2016 Granite, Titan, and Pinnacle trucks because chassis harness and air lines may not be properly clipped, risking driveline entanglement.
BMW is recalling certain 2012-2015 3-Series vehicles because software may cause front side marker lights to fail, reducing visibility at night.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel trucks because a battery harness may rub against the frame, causing an electrical short that could lead to stalling or fire.
Grand Design is recalling 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers because some have axles rated lower than required, risking overload and crash.
Marmon-Herrington is recalling specific drive axles manufactured between July 2014 and July 2015 because hex nuts may not be properly tightened, posing a crash risk.
Fontaine is recalling Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors because the locking mechanism may fail, causing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
General Motors is recalling specific 2005-2009 models because the headlamp driver module may overheat and fail, causing lights to stop working.
Pierce is recalling 2014-2015 emergency vehicles because a driveshaft may bend or twist, potentially causing loss of drive and road hazards.
Terex is recalling 386 model year 2013-2015 Digger Derrick and Aerial Devices trucks because vertical cylinders may drift when loaded, risking platform falls.
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runners because accessory exhaust tips may contact people and cause burns.