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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.
Winnebago is recalling 2014-2015 Travato, 2014 Trend, and 2014 Itasca Viva! motorhomes because the accelerator pedal may get stuck, increasing crash risk.
Great Dane is recalling 2013-2015 flatbed trailers because cargo restraint brackets may break, causing plates to fall and create road hazards.
Starcraft Bus is recalling 281 model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses because voltage spikes may damage door actuator circuit boards, increasing the risk of a fire.
Honda is recalling 2014 Civic LX vehicles because tire beads may have been pinched during assembly, potentially causing air loss and increasing crash risk.
Eldorado is recalling certain transit buses because condensation in the engine intake may freeze, causing exhaust flames that risk fire or burn injuries.
CM Trailers is recalling 2012 Cargo Van and Revolution trailers because a manufacturing defect in the hydraulic brake pump could cause a loss of braking ability.
Navistar is recalling 2014 International Prostar trucks because incorrect axle shafts may cause loss of power and vehicle stalling.
Gates is recalling specific aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the pulley may develop microfractures, causing the timing belt to fail and the engine to shut down.
Daimler Buses North America is recalling 2007-2012 Orion VII transit buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing elevated exhaust temperatures or flames.
Meritor Wabco is recalling specific trailer spring brake control valves sold as replacement parts because the intake/exhaust valve may come apart, preventing the parking brake from engaging.
New Flyer is recalling certain transit buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor issues that could lead to exhaust flames or vehicle fires.
Prevost is recalling 59 model year 2013-2014 coaches because defective battery cable insulation may cause the engine to shut down, increasing crash risk.
Landi Renzo USA is recalling 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified for CNG because rear cylinder brackets may fail, risking a gas leak and fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles because the transmission shifter may not respond to driver input, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement.
Chrysler is recalling 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because the Ready Alert Braking System may cause a hard brake pedal feel, potentially increasing stopping distance.
Newmar is recalling 599 recreational vehicles from 2013-2014 because the built-in microwave may start on its own, posing a fire hazard if contents are inside.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Ram 5500 trucks because the certification label lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which could lead to vehicle overload and crashes.
Volvo is recalling 2009-2014 9700 coaches with wheelchair lifts because sliding seats may not latch correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Tucker Rocky Distribution is recalling specific Cyber U-72 motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal impact safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Prevost is recalling 2011-2012 X3 and XLII coaches because the fire suppression tank may discharge prematurely, leaving the system unavailable during a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers because a headlight sub-harness may overheat, causing low beams to fail and increasing crash risk.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor failure that leads to exhaust flames or vehicle fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2009-2015 All American school buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing elevated exhaust temperatures or flames that increase the risk of fire or burn injury.
Gillig is recalling 2010-2014 Low Floor transit buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor failure and increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Forest River is recalling 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles because the certification tag lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating, which could lead to overloading and tire failure.