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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.
Johnson Controls is recalling Recaro bus driver seats where a tether bar may interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Airtex is recalling specific fuel pump modules because an improper seal may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of a fire.
Navistar is recalling 6,302 model year 2015-2016 IC CE school buses because the powertrain wiring harness may contact a high-pressure fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Impalas because the electronic parking brake may not fully retract, causing excessive heat and potential fire.
Novae is recalling 95 model year 2015 Sure-Trac Single Ram SD Dump Trailers because a thin hydraulic mount may fail, causing the bed to collapse and risk injury.
Airstream is recalling 2014-2015 travel trailers because screws securing the propane tank tray may fail, allowing tanks to fall and cause fire or collision.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles because headlight adjustment mechanisms may allow improper aiming, increasing crash risk.
Tireco is recalling specific Milestar tires manufactured in 2014 because they may crack in the lower sidewall, increasing the risk of sudden failure and crashes.
Dana is recalling specific commercial vehicle driveshafts because a weld may fail, causing loss of torque and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2014 FJ Cruisers due to a potential inadequate weld on the intermediate steering shaft, which could lead to loss of steering control.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because an incorrectly installed door component may make doors harder to open after a severe frontal crash.
Forest River is recalling 726 model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles equipped with the Chill Chaser option due to a fire risk from loose wiring or foam insulation contacting the heating element.
Nova Bus is recalling 2009 LFS transit buses because damaged brake hose crimping rings may fail, affecting braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2007-2009 LFS transit buses because a battery cable may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.
Nova Bus is recalling 2008 LFS transit buses because surrounding material may interfere with opening emergency exit windows, increasing injury risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2007 LFS transit buses because an incorrectly located band clamp may allow hot exhaust gases to leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Nova Bus is recalling 2007 LFS transit buses because reversed wires in the antilock brake system connector may disable the ABS, increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2006-2007 LFS transit buses because rear exit door controls may not function properly, increasing injury risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2009 LFS transit buses because an incorrectly wired main power relay circuit may defeat circuit protection, increasing the risk of fire.
Nova Bus is recalling 2006 LFS transit buses because incorrectly positioned retaining rings may allow rear brake air lines to detach, increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2009-2010 LFS transit buses with ZFAV132 rear axles due to inadequate surface treatment on axle half shafts that may fail and disable the vehicle.
Land Rover is recalling two 2015 vehicles due to improperly torqued engine bolts that could cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2013-2014 King Aire and Essex vehicles because steering linkage castlenuts may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Altec is recalling 724 crane telescopic jibs from 2005-2013 because the limiting pin may not be inserted correctly, allowing unimpeded movement that could injure operators or nearby individuals.
OBS is recalling certain school buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts where the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.