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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.
Irbit Motorworks is recalling 2012 Ural motorcycles with sidecars because improperly heat-treated aluminum rims may crack or break, increasing crash risk.
Bentley is recalling 469 vehicles from 2007-2011 because brake rotor screws may fail in salty conditions, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling specific commercial buses because a battery equalizer component may conduct electricity after heat exposure, increasing the risk of a fire.
Nissan is recalling certain 2013-2014 Pathfinder, Infiniti QX60, and JX35 vehicles because ABS software may increase stopping distance during light braking on rough roads.
Vintage Trailers is recalling 4,212 travel trailers from 2007-2013 because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Northwood is recalling specific travel trailers and campers because a defect in the door locks may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Fontaine Modification is recalling 2011-2013 Volvo VAH trucks with upward-facing exhaust diffusers because heat may transfer to the cab roof, posing a fire risk.
Nissan is recalling 2,529 model year 2013 NV200 vehicles because a wiring harness may wear through its covering, potentially causing a short circuit that stops the engine while driving.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2,886 model year 2014 motorcycles because an incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because front seatbacks may have play, failing federal head restraint safety standards.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles because engine shutdown software may not be disabled, potentially hampering rescue operations.
Shadow Trailers is recalling 2006-2012 gooseneck and bumperpull horse trailers because a defect in certain door locks may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2007-2013 travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Porsche is recalling specific 2013-2014 Cayenne vehicles because the fuel gauge may display higher levels than actual, increasing the risk of stalling and crashes.
Navistar is recalling 2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 vehicles because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing stopping distance.
Yokohama is recalling 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured between 2006 and 2011 because they lack required DOT and load information, posing a crash risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2013-2014 Corolla, Camry, and Avalon vehicles because a short circuit in the wiper switch may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility.
KZRV is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2014 models because the clutch may fail to disengage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 979 model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles because the spare tire requires specific lug nuts that were not provided, posing a crash risk if installed incorrectly.
Keyline Sales is recalling exterior doors for cargo and specialty trailers built with Fastec-brand locks. The defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Outlaw Conversions is recalling 2006-2013 horse trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because warning lights may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Outdoors RV is recalling specific travel trailers because a defect in the door lock may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Porsche is recalling certain 2014 Boxster, Cayman, and 911 Carrera vehicles because defective wiring may deactivate the front passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash.