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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.
Triumph is recalling 2013 Trophy motorcycles because incorrect tire labels may lead owners to install wrong replacement tires, increasing injury risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2013 Thomas Built school buses equipped with specific Cummins diesel engines due to a fan pulley defect that can cause engine overheating and vehicle disablement.
Champion Bus is recalling 49 transit buses from 2011-2013 because loose connectors may prevent cruise control from disengaging or brake lights from illuminating.
Glaval is recalling 2007-2012 transit buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Winnebago is recalling one 2008 Aspect motorhome because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2012-2013 emergency rescue chassis cabs because wiper motor and arm shafts have different sized splines, which may cause windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Jaguar is recalling 2013 XF vehicles because electronic modules may shut down the fuel pump, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2006-2012 Phoenix and 2007/2009 Metro-Lite transit buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with manual transmissions because parking brake components may bind, potentially causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Hyundai is recalling 2012 Veloster vehicles with panoramic sunroofs because the glass assembly may be weakened, posing a risk of breakage while driving.
Winnebago is recalling 2010-2013 Itasca and Winnebago motorhomes because loose electrical connectors may prevent brake lights from working or cruise control from disengaging.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles because rear brake caliper bolts may be insufficiently torqued, posing a crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 87 model year 2011-2012 X3-45 coach buses because high engine temperatures may cause the fire suppression system to release prematurely, potentially preventing it from operating during a fire.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis because front brake hoses or ABS sensor cables may be damaged by the swaybar, potentially increasing stopping distances or disabling ABS.
Lamborghini is recalling 144 model year 2012 Aventador vehicles because the headlights may not aim vertically, potentially reducing visibility and blinding oncoming traffic.
Chrysler is recalling 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles with incorrect seating capacity labels that may overstate capacity, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Hino is recalling 2005-2013 medium duty trucks because a worn main B+ circuit could short to ground, potentially causing a fire.
Winnebago is recalling specific Itasca and Winnebago motorhomes because improper fuses in the refrigerator circuits could cause heat buildup and a vehicle fire.
Porsche is recalling 455 model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles because the rear wheel hubs may fail, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape and Fusion vehicles with 1.6L engines because coolant leaks may cause overheating and vehicle fires.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2011-2012 models because a fuel filter flange may crack in high temperatures, potentially leaking fuel and causing a fire.
BMW is recalling 266 model year 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooters because front side trim panel fasteners may be too weak, risking panel separation and crashes.
Phenix Enterprises is recalling 42 model year 2009 and 2011 trucks due to a battery separator that may overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire.
Medtec is recalling 977 model year 2009-2011 ambulances because bench top screws may loosen and pull out, causing the bench top to drop and increasing the risk of personal injury.
Ford is recalling 2013 Fusion vehicles because improperly cured headlamp coatings may become hazy, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.