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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.
Autocar is recalling 797 model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks because insufficient welds may cause windshield wiper arms to fail, hindering driver vision.
Lion Bus is recalling one 2014 model year 360 bus because the air compressor and hydraulic brake lines may chafe, causing a hole in the brake line and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles because an electrical failure may cause the transfer case to shift into neutral, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles because a broken airbag circuit may prevent the driver-side airbag from deploying in a crash.
Heartland is recalling 2013-2014 travel and fifth-wheel trailers because awning motors may be damaged, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 RAM 1500 trucks because a stuck coolant valve may prevent the windshield defrosting system from working, increasing crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling 2013 Breeze and Allegro motorhomes because an awning motor defect may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing injury or crash risk.
Dutchmen is recalling 2013 Breckenridge recreational vehicles because an awning motor defect may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
General Motors is recalling 42,904 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because a faulty module may cause battery loss, stalling, or a trunk fire.
BMW is recalling 2002-2003 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
KONI North America is recalling specific shock absorbers with incorrectly welded brackets that may bend and rest on the drive shaft, potentially compromising vehicle handling.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2009-2013 9700 coaches because a software defect may fix the throttle at 1750 RPMs, preventing drivers from controlling speed.
Newmar is recalling 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes because missing rear reflectors may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2013-2014 motorhomes because an awning motor may be damaged during installation, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.
Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles because incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating labels may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.
Westmor is recalling 2003-2013 trailers with specific Fisher pressure relief valves that may break and eject, posing injury and fire risks.
Kumho is recalling 11,922 Solus KH25 tires that were sold as used despite having drill holes, posing a risk of rapid air loss and crashes.
Prevost is recalling 416 parking brake chambers that may leak air, causing brakes to drag and overheat, which could result in a fire.
Jayco is recalling 2,491 recreational vehicles because a damaged awning motor may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2013 GL350, GL450, GL550, and GL63 vehicles because second-row seat belt anchor bolts may not be properly torqued, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Winnebago is recalling specific 2013-2014 motorhomes because an awning motor defect may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
HME is recalling 11 fire apparatus vehicles because parking brake chambers may leak, causing brakes to drag and overheat, which could result in a fire.
Setra is recalling 2011-2013 S417 TC and 2012-2013 S407 motorcoaches because moisture in the engine compartment can cause electrical corrosion and potential fire.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2013-2014 motorhomes because an awning motor defect could cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with specific auxiliary lamp kits because the 55-watt bulbs exceed federal brightness limits, increasing glare and crash risk.