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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.
Cequent is recalling Pro Series Translite Bike Racks because cradles may tear, allowing bikes to fall onto the roadway and create a crash hazard.
Winnebago is recalling 2012-2014 motorhomes because a missing range enclosure may allow propane gas to flow without a flame, creating a fire hazard.
Subaru is recalling 2014 Forester vehicles because floor mats may curl and interfere with pedals, posing a crash risk.
Honda is recalling 91,920 2012-2013 Fit vehicles because the electronic stability control system may allow excessive yaw rates, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima vehicles because the spare tires may be significantly over- or under-inflated, which could lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Terex is recalling 1998-2005 OM Aerial Devices because fatigue cracks in the leveling arm may cause failure, risking injury to operators.
C. E. White is recalling specific school bus flip seats installed between 2005 and 2013 because the lower frame gap can pinch the toes or feet of passengers in rearward seats.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2013-2014 recreational trailers because a damaged awning motor may cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling 410 model year 2012-2013 Libero, Regency GT, and Unity units because the license plate light does not adequately illuminate the plate at night.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2013 VHD and VNL trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2011-2013 Pinnacle CXU trucks because a parking brake leak may cause overheating and fire.
BMW is recalling 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles because a front fork locking bolt may be under-torqued, potentially loosening and hindering rider control.
Dometic is recalling specific motor-powered awnings and service kits because improper installation can damage the motor, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Prevost is recalling specific coach buses because emergency window decals omit a required step to open the windows, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Forest River is recalling 173 model year 2013 Shasta Revere trailers because incorrect tire load and pressure information on labels may lead to overinflation and sudden tire failure.
Prevost is recalling one 2013 H3-45 coach bus because incorrect transmission software may prevent the vehicle from locking while the wheelchair lift door is open.
E-One is recalling 2011-2013 Cyclone II fire fighting vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing brakes to drag and overheat, which could lead to a fire.
Explorer Van Company is recalling 885 model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vans built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis due to a wiring harness defect that may cause a fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2013 International commercial trucks because sun shades may separate from the roof, potentially distracting the driver and increasing crash risk.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2012-2013 MCI motorcoaches because an incorrectly assembled exhaust bellows pipe could fail, allowing hot gases to escape and cause a fire.
Dutchmen is recalling 2013 245RKS travel trailers because the Federal identification tag lists incorrect weight ratings, which could lead to vehicle overloading.
Seagrave is recalling 2011-2012 Marauder II pumper emergency vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and potentially leading to a fire.
Schneider Electric is recalling specific EVlink charging stations because the charger plug pin connectors may overheat, potentially melting the casing and causing burns or damage.
Honda is recalling specific 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake-shift interlock may fail in cold weather, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles due to a structural weakness in the front brake torque member that could lead to reduced braking.