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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.
Collins is recalling 251 school buses from 2009-2010 because voltage spikes may damage electrical components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Setra is recalling 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches because an electrical overload in the light control unit may cause a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Mazda is recalling 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles because door latch mounting screws may become loose, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.
Lakota is recalling 2013-2014 trailers where the refrigerator combustion system vents into the interior, posing an asphyxiation risk.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with manual transmissions because the right front half shaft may fracture, potentially causing loss of power or unexpected movement.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles because a fuel line may leak, posing a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.
Volkswagen is recalling 1,120 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass panel may shatter, posing an injury risk.
Cargo Craft is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
New Flyer is recalling 57 D40I transit buses from 2004-2006 because electrical components may conduct electricity and cause a fire.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2009-2010 Metro-Lite and Phoenix buses equipped with optional power doors due to a potential circuit board overheating issue that could cause a vehicle fire.
New Flyer is recalling 2012 XN40 transit buses because cracks in certain bicycle racks may cause parts to fall off, creating a road hazard.
North American Bus Industries is recalling specific transit buses because a battery equalizer component may conduct electricity and cause a fire.
Honda is recalling 2003-2004 Odyssey and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles because the clutch master cylinder can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
NOV Rolligon is recalling specific 2011-2012 trailers because a missing weld on the rear suspension could cause the trailer to pull to one side or shift load, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 75 model year 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cab vehicles because front suspension control arms may fracture without warning, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks because an assembly error in the air lines may cause the fifth wheel jaw to release unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Transit Bus Chassis Cabs because front sway bar fasteners may loosen, potentially damaging brake lines and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013 Thomas Built Minotour school buses because floor sheet metal may not be properly bonded, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Lion Bus is recalling one 2013 360 school bus because its passenger seats do not absorb enough impact force in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Bloomer Trailers is recalling 2006-2013 Evolution models equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the trailer.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2011-2012 MM motorhomes with Cummins ISC engines because radiator fan blades may break without warning, posing an injury risk to people near the engine.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Armada and Titan vehicles because a brake master cylinder defect may reduce front brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Craftsmen is recalling 2006-2013 custom vehicles with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Pierce is recalling 2012-2013 Velocity and Arrow XT emergency vehicles because a valve defect may prevent parking brakes from engaging, increasing crash risk.