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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.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2015 Canyon Trail and Sedona trailers because entry step rivets may shear, causing steps to fail and increasing the risk of falls.
Vermeer is recalling specific 2015 TLR30HD and TLR30LD trailers because an incorrectly installed safety chain may fail to prevent the trailer from separating from the tow vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2015 E250, GLK250, and ML250 vehicles because oil may leak from the chain tensioner gasket, creating a fire hazard.
Fontaine is recalling 2016 Revolution semi-trailers because hardened washers may crack, potentially causing structural detachment and increasing crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 314 X3-45 coaches from 2006-2010 because rusted booster studs may break, allowing power cables to short against the frame and cause a fire.
Prevost is recalling 2015 X3-45 and H3-45 coaches because front suspension bolts may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Nova Bus is recalling 250 model year 2001-2004 LFS buses because incorrectly connected air hoses may delay parking brake application, increasing crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 452 model year 2010-2014 coaches because engine heat may damage fire suppression wires, potentially causing an engine shutdown and crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 746 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses due to a defect that may cause engine oil to contact hot surfaces, increasing fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 3,013 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles because a damaged ABS actuator component may cause loss of vehicle stability and increase crash risk.
Advics is recalling specific antilock brake system actuators manufactured in December 2014 due to contamination that may affect valve function and vehicle stability.
Timken is recalling aftermarket front wheel bearings with incorrect dimensions for 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles due to crash risk.
Strange Engineering is recalling specific Modified Street Axles because post-manufacturing heat treatment may have reduced their strength, increasing the risk of axle failure and vehicle crashes.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 3,200 trucks and buses due to a defect that may allow engine oil to contact hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fire.
Volvo is recalling 2016 XC90 vehicles because incorrect side air bag wiring may disable the safety feature, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2015 Mustangs with 2.3L engines because heat can degrade fuel lines, causing leaks and fire risks.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2009 Eclipse and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles because corrosion in the ABS unit may cause valves to seize, reducing braking ability.
Airstream is recalling 2015-2016 Interstate NCV3 B motorhomes because the screen door may prevent occupants from opening the sliding door to exit in an emergency.
Mitsubishi, Chrysler, and Dodge are recalling specific 2000-2005 vehicles because the passenger sun visor may detach during airbag deployment, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling specific 2011-2013 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because the electric power steering assist system may shut down, increasing crash risk.
Porsche is recalling 223 model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles because a wiring harness may chafe and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Van Hool is recalling specific 2014-2015 coaches because the front steering knuckle carrier may break, potentially causing the wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.
Oshkosh is recalling 2012-2014 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because excessive engine pressure may cause oil to leak onto hot surfaces, increasing fire risk.
Accubuilt is recalling 970 Lincoln Town Car limousines because the driveshaft may rub against the body, creating a fire hazard.
New Flyer is recalling specific transit buses because a software defect may cause rear doors to open while the bus is moving.