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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.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and overheat.
Isuzu is recalling 1,161 model year 2013 N-Series trucks because a transmission retaining ring may dislodge, potentially causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk.
Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles because the neutral light may stay on while in gear, risking unintended movement and crashes.
John Evans is recalling 380 model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers because wheel lug nuts may not be properly torqued, posing a crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with factory-installed CNG systems due to a corroding fuel connector that may cause a fire.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2013 RV trailers because power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2010-2014 All American and Vision school buses equipped with specific C. E. White Flip Seats due to a risk of foot or toe pinch injuries.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2001 model year motorhomes because improperly secured electrical wiring may cause wear, heat, and potential fire or injury.
Starcraft is recalling 2006-2012 Allstar buses because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
Terex is recalling 2012-2013 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices because damaged outrigger seals may cause the unit to overturn, increasing injury risk.
KBC America is recalling specific Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmets that failed federal safety tests for impact and penetration protection.
Subaru is recalling 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column shafts may disengage, causing loss of steering control.
Maserati is recalling 7,438 vehicles due to insufficient anti-corrosion material on rear tie rods, which may weaken and fail, increasing crash risk.
New Heights LLC is recalling Equipter RB4000 dump trailers manufactured in December 2011 because a defective hydraulic brake actuator could cause a loss of braking ability.
Mack Trucks is recalling 5,203 model year 2013-2014 trucks because a missing cotter pin may cause brake failure on one wheel.
Fleetwood RV is recalling 196 recreational vehicles because power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes because the jib attachment bracket may fail under load, posing an injury risk to nearby people.
Heartland is recalling 2013-2014 Sundance travel trailers because axles are mounted too far forward, which may cause improper balance and trailer sway.
Elgin is recalling 2006-2012 Crosswind J street sweepers because the auxiliary hydraulic pump may overheat and cause a fire.
Kovatch is recalling specific KME emergency vehicles because a grease fitting in the steering column may tear the cover, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Magic Tilt is recalling boat trailers with defective hydraulic brake actuators that may fail, causing loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Dorman is recalling specific Bosch master cylinders because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2006-2011 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis because steering brackets may crack and detach, causing loss of steering.
Temsa is recalling 172 model year 2011-2013 TS35C coach buses because a production error may cause the fuel tank to leak, posing a fire risk.
Autocar is recalling 82 model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks because their air brake systems lack required drain valves, potentially reducing brake performance.