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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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because a circuit breaker may trip, causing a loss of power to headlights and other lights.
Continental Tire is recalling specific ContiMotion motorcycle tires due to defects that may cause loss of inflation pressure and loss of control.
Great Dane Trailers is recalling 654 model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because axle nut retaining clips may not be properly seated, posing a risk of wheel separation.
Prevost is recalling 45 model year 2013 coach buses and shells because they may have missing side reflectors, which could reduce visibility to other drivers.
Hayes Lemmerz is recalling specific commercial steel wheels because an inadequate weld may cause the wheel disc to separate from the rim, potentially leading to a vehicle crash.
Honda is recalling 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey vehicles because missing airbag rivets could alter driver airbag performance and increase injury risk during a crash.
Navistar is recalling 1,276 IC brand buses because a wire may break, causing the engine to shut down unexpectedly while driving.
BMW is recalling 2011 ActiveE vehicles because insufficient sealing may cause loss of grease lubrication, potentially leading to a sudden loss of propulsion and increased crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 2010-2013 H3, X3, and MTH XLII-45E coaches because the fire suppression system may activate unintentionally, causing an unplanned stop.
Navistar is recalling 7,657 vehicles from 2011-2013 because a wire may break, causing the engine to shut down unexpectedly while driving.
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling specific 2009-2013 Toyota models because the passenger seat occupant sensing system may not be calibrated, potentially affecting airbag deployment.
Entegra Coach is recalling 2013 Aspire motorhomes because the certification label incorrectly identifies rear axle tire sizes, potentially leading to improper tire installation.
Goshen Coach is recalling specific bus models because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Eldorado National is recalling 2012 Aerotech 240 buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Ricon is recalling S and K Series wheelchair lifts equipped with an optional armored pendant cable that may cause a short circuit and fire.
General Motors is recalling specific 2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because the ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is running or not in Park.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 53 Blue Bird L4RE transit buses from 2007-2009 due to a defective steering gear attachment that could cause loss of steering control.
Braun is recalling 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles because the toe panel may interfere with the accelerator pedal, potentially causing unintended acceleration.
Autocar is recalling 80 model year 2012 Xpert vehicles because seat belt anchorages may fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Fleetwood RV is recalling 2012-2013 Bounder Classic motorhomes because incorrect federal certification tags may lead to improper tire inflation and potential tire failure.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes because loose diode jumpers may prevent brake lights from working or cruise control from disengaging.
ARBOC is recalling 2012 Spirit of Mobility buses because passenger seat base rear bolts may be missing reinforcement plates, increasing injury risk in accidents.
Polaris is recalling 2010-2013 GEM electric vehicles because the parking brake may fail to engage, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
General Motors is recalling 54,686 model year 2013 vehicles due to a transmission defect that may allow the vehicle to roll away.
Temsa is recalling 2012-2013 TS30 motorcoaches because brake hoses may stretch and leak air when the body lift is used, reducing braking force.