Agency
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.
Cruiser RV is recalling 2006-2013 recreational trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Spartan Motors is recalling 586 Utilimaster P80X vehicles sold to UPS because a kinked coolant hose may prevent the windshield defrost system from working, reducing visibility.
Space Craft is recalling 2006-2013 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Suzuki is recalling 2013 SX4 vehicles with continuously variable transmissions because torque converter bolts may loosen, potentially causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks because brake chambers may take too long to apply or release, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles because a production error in the instrument panel could cause the airbag to deploy improperly during a crash.
Bridgestone is recalling Firestone HP3000 tires sold in Guam because a crack in the inner liner may cause a sidewall bulge and tire failure.
Honda is recalling 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles because drive shaft bolts may not be properly tightened, which could allow the shaft to detach and increase crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles because gearbox corrosion may cause an electrical short and sudden loss of power, increasing crash risk.
Sutphen is recalling specific fire apparatus models because ladder extension bearings may seize, causing cables to fail and the aerial to retract unexpectedly.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Malibus because the HVAC control may fail, preventing the windshield defroster from working and reducing visibility.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Chevrolet Malibus with 8-way power seats because the wiring harness may chafe, potentially causing a short circuit or fire.
BMW is recalling specific 2006-2007 models because the front passenger seat sensor may crack, potentially deactivating the air bag in a crash.
Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc. is recalling seat belt assemblies manufactured between August and October 2013 that may fail to release properly, potentially hindering vehicle egress during emergencies.
PROLine is recalling 2010-2013 travel trailers because auxiliary batteries lack proper overcurrent protection, creating a fire risk if wiring is damaged.
Terex Advance is recalling 2013 concrete trucks because a front axle u-bolt can fracture, potentially causing the axle to separate and leading to a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles because engine valve springs may break, potentially causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite, and Flagstaff travel trailers because tires may contact the floor, risking blowouts and loss of control.
Jayco is recalling 2011 Jay Series pop-up camping trailers because a roof lifter failure could cause the roof to collapse, increasing injury risk.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2013 RT and Comet pop-up camping trailers because a roof lifter failure could cause the roof to collapse, increasing injury risk.
Lippert is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailer doors with Fastec deadbolts that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 200, and 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles due to abrasive debris in engine bearings that may cause oil pressure loss and engine failure.
Chrysler is recalling specific Dodge Ram trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 21,207 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles because front lower control arms may fracture due to corrosion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2008-2012 Dodge RAM trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.