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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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 26,310 model year 2014 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because seat belt buckles may fail to release properly, hindering emergency egress.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a fuel line may have been installed incorrectly during a prior repair, posing a fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because localized overheating may cause oil leaks that could lead to an engine compartment fire.
Wells Cargo is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Haulmark is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles because a manufacturing error may allow the car to shift out of Park without the brake being pressed.
Wells Industries is recalling 2006-2013 Wells Cargo trailers equipped with Fastec door locks because the deadbolt may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
PACCAR is recalling 2004-2013 Peterbilt trucks because missing certification label information may lead to axle overloading or improper tire installation, increasing crash risk.
Maserati is recalling 2014 Quattroporte GTS vehicles due to a wiring defect that could cause a fire or vehicle stall.
Jayco is recalling 2006-2014 towable trailers equipped with Fastec door locks because the key can jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2012 S60 vehicles because they may fail to alert drivers to low oil pressure, increasing the risk of a crash if the engine stalls.
Volvo is recalling 10 wheelchair-accessible 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches that lack required emergency exit windows, posing an injury risk during emergencies.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles because a fuse holder may melt, causing partial loss of exterior lights and increasing crash risk.
Carry-On is recalling 2006-2013 enclosed cargo trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 333 model year 2013 school buses because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
HL Enterprise is recalling 716 model year 2011-2013 travel, fifth-wheel, and destination trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Nissan is recalling 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles because freezing temperatures may disable electric steering and delay the mechanical backup, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2,622 International ProStar sleeper cabs because a chassis skirt may rub the fuel tank, causing a leak that could lead to a crash.
Jet Co is recalling 2011-2012 aluminum grain trailers because a weak top rail may buckle, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014 S550 vehicles because the front seat belt anchor may not be installed correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling 2014-2015 Vision and All American school buses because the driver's seat belt latch may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
Mirage is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Fleetwood is recalling 774 model year 2014 recreational vehicles because the seat belt latch plate may remain partially engaged, making the belt difficult to unlatch.
Seats Incorporated is recalling front seat belt buckle assemblies that may fail to release when the button is pressed, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling 146 model year 2014 Vision and All American non-school buses because the driver's seat belt latch plate can become stuck, hindering egress.