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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.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras because incorrect transmission software may fail to display first gear, increasing crash risk.
Starcraft is recalling 50 model year 2014 Comet recreational vehicles because certification labels incorrectly identify tire load ranges, potentially leading to unsafe tire replacements.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner chassis because an incorrect speedometer calibration may display a lower speed than actual, increasing crash risk.
Riverside is recalling 2006-2014 travel trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Tiffin is recalling 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes because exposed wood in the electric fireplace may ignite, potentially causing the vehicle to catch fire.
Nova Bus is recalling 2009-2012 LFS transit buses because a specific potting compound in DC-DC converters can conduct electricity and cause fires.
Navistar is recalling 2,357 IC Bus school buses because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
Navistar is recalling 2014-2015 IC Bus CE and 2014 RECB transit buses because seat belt buckles may fail to release, potentially hindering emergency egress.
Airstream is recalling 2013-2014 Interstate vehicles because a damaged propane regulator may allow gas to escape, potentially causing a fire or explosion in enclosed areas.
Spartan Motors is recalling certain 2006-2010 emergency response vehicles because front suspension welds may crack, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spartan Motors is recalling one 2006 Utilimaster truck body because a specific door lock can jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the cargo area.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 667 model year 2012-2013 motorcycles because a firmware fault may shut off power to the motor, increasing crash risk.
Contract Manufacturer, LLC is recalling 2006-2012 CM and S&H trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside.
Altec is recalling 2009-2013 Digger Derrick models because loose fasteners may allow the feeder tube to fall, posing an injury risk to nearby people.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because reversed wiring may reduce traction and parking brake effectiveness.
CJay is recalling specific cargo trailers because a defect in the door lock may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the trailer.
Monaco RV is recalling 3,175 recreational vehicles because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because transmission software may cause unintended acceleration.
Hyundai is recalling 2014 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with specific Continental tires that may have damaged sidewalls, increasing the risk of tread detachment or rapid air loss.
Honda is recalling 7,387 2014 Acura RLX vehicles because rear suspension bolts may have loosened, potentially reducing steering ability and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2014 Freightliner trucks because transmission software may cause unintended acceleration.
Hino is recalling 2013 NV8J trucks because vehicle documents show a higher weight rating than the actual modified rating, which could lead to overloading.
Sharp Manufacturing is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Michelin is recalling specific LTX M/S tires due to a risk of tread separation that could lead to loss of vehicle control.
BMW is recalling specific 2005-2012 motorcycles because fuel pump flanges may crack and leak fuel, creating a fire hazard.