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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.
Terex is recalling 2012 T292, TL, and NT Aerial Devices because a faulty inverter may fail to provide ground fault protection, posing an electrocution risk.
Crossroads RV is recalling 160 model year 2013 Redwood, Rushmore, and Elevation trailers because power converters may short circuit and cause a fire.
Caterpillar is recalling 2012 and 2014 CT660 heavy-duty trucks because missing side marker lamps or reflective tape reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 48 model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vans converted to compressed natural gas due to a potential vent pipe defect that could cause fire.
Terex is recalling 1999-2012 Digger Derrick utility trucks because hydraulic cylinder shims may fail, causing the arm to collapse and injure operators.
Ford is recalling 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles because the third-row seat may not latch properly due to corrosion, increasing injury risk in a rear-end crash.
Ford is recalling 2013 Focus, C-Max, and Escape vehicles because the left rear door child lock may not engage properly, increasing the risk of injury to unrestrained children.
PACCAR is recalling 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks because a seat belt bracket may be mispositioned, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Subaru is recalling 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because wiper motor components may overheat, melt, and catch fire. Owners should contact a dealer for a free repair.
Great Dane is recalling 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because improper welds on the bogie frame may crack, causing axle disengagement and loss of control.
Subaru is recalling 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the moonroof glass may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles manufactured on January 7, 2013, because their certification labels list the incorrect manufacture year.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2014 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G van chassis because fuel tank cracks may cause gasoline leaks and vehicle fires.
Terex is recalling 2012 utility trucks with SCM Aerial Devices because the leveling arm may break, potentially causing occupants to fall.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2013 Freightliner chassis because manufacturing residue in the switch hub module may cause intermittent shorts, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Starcraft is recalling 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers because a power converter may short circuit, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Sentra vehicles because improperly sealed fuel tanks may leak gasoline, posing a fire risk.
Jayco is recalling specific 2013 travel trailers and fifth-wheels because a power converter component may short circuit, posing a fire risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles because defective sensors may permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
Progressive Dynamics is recalling specific RV power converters because internal components may short circuit, posing a fire risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks because a short circuit in the air bag control module could cause unintended deployment.
Keystone is recalling 2013 Montana and Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles because a power converter component may short circuit and cause a fire.
Supreme is recalling 2009-2010 Startrans MFSAB school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a potential fire hazard from an armored cable.
Supreme Corporation is recalling 2006-2012 Startrans buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts because an armored cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Meritor is recalling axle assemblies with specific air brake chambers that may leak pressure, causing brake dragging and potential fire.