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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.
Navistar is recalling 125 model year 2013 Bison Coach recreational trailers because a design change in the power awning motor assembly may cause screws to shear, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
Daimler is recalling 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner models because a fuel pickup tube label may detach and block fuel delivery, increasing crash risk.
Daimler is recalling 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner buses because a label may fall into the fuel tank, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 491 model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles because half shaft joints may loosen and separate, causing a loss of driving capability and increasing crash risk.
American Surplus is recalling 2014 Ice Castle RV Edition vehicles because awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.
Recreation by Design is recalling 2013 Monte Carlo, Royal Travel, and North American travel trailers because a damaged awning motor may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing injury or crash risk.
Kia is recalling specific 2014 Sorento vehicles because a manufacturing issue may cause the right front axle shaft to fracture, potentially leading to loss of power or the vehicle rolling away.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling one 2008 Oshkosh AMAMTH-2 trailer because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the windshield wiper motor may fail, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Sonata and Azera vehicles in 22 states and D.C. because road salt can corrode the rear crossmember, potentially causing a control arm to detach.
Hyundai is recalling 20,300 model year 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a manufacturing issue may cause the right front axle shaft to fracture, increasing crash risk.
Spartan ERV is recalling specific aerial fire vehicles because adhesive on rotation interlock magnets degrades, causing them to detach and potentially leading to vehicle instability and rollover.
Airtex is recalling fuel pumps for certain 2004-2008 GM vehicles because an electrical connector may not seal, allowing fuel to escape and increasing fire risk.
Spartan ERV is recalling 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles because ladder rack pins may back out, posing a risk of injury if the ladder collapses.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 VNL trucks because a weak driveshaft may fail, potentially causing debris on the roadway and increasing crash risk.
OBS is recalling four motorhomes because a design change in the power awning motor assembly may cause screws to shear, potentially allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
Outdoors RV is recalling specific 2013-2014 Creek Side, Timber Ridge, Wind River, and Black Stone trailers because the power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
BMW is recalling 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles because the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
Kaufman is recalling 2012-2013 gooseneck and equipment trailers because kingpins may crack and separate, increasing crash risk.
Chalet RV is recalling 2013-2014 truck campers and travel trailers because a design change in the power awning motor may cause screws to shear, risking injury or a crash.
Intech is recalling 2013 custom trailers because a design change in the power awning motor may cause screws to shear, potentially allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
Toyota is recalling 2005-2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles because seat belt pre-tensioner screws may loosen, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2014 IC Bus models because seat padding failed to meet federal safety standards for knee impact protection.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs because rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened, potentially increasing stopping distances.
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a loose snap ring in the transmission may cause a loss of power transfer, increasing crash risk.