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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.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain 2010-2013 Storm, Terra, and Encounter motorhomes because the entry step lacks sufficient support and may collapse.
Hydraulic Supply Co. is recalling Gates Super-Vac hoses used in vehicle modifications for disabled drivers because they are unsuitable for gasoline and may leak.
Britax is recalling specific convertible child seats because the chest pads may be chewed into pieces, creating a choking hazard.
Tegol is recalling specific Outlaw Carbon Tech motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety requirements for impact and retention.
Alumina, Inc. is recalling three 2011 Boatwheels toy hauler trailers because a manufacturing defect may prevent wheels from being tightened to proper torque, risking wheel separation.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because the driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches due to insufficient exhaust shielding that poses fire and injury risks.
Dutchmen is recalling 740 model year 2012-2013 travel trailers that may lack an exterior furnace vent, posing carbon monoxide and fire risks.
Pierce is recalling 2006-2008 Contender fire trucks due to an engine software defect that can cause RPM surges and water pressure fluctuations, potentially leading to injury.
General Motors is recalling 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles because rear head restraints may fail to lock upright, increasing neck injury risk in crashes.
Jaguar is recalling 2010-2012 XF vehicles with 5.0L engines because a fuel tank flange may crack, causing fuel leaks and potential fire.
New Flyer is recalling 2010-2012 transit buses because air pressure leaks may cause parking brakes to drag and overheat, potentially resulting in a fire.
Gorilla Automotive Products is recalling aftermarket lug nuts for 2002-2011 Dodge Ram vehicles with steel spare wheels. The nuts may not tighten properly, increasing the risk of the wheel detaching.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2012-2013 trucks because a fuel line may disconnect from the filter, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
Altec is recalling 2011-2012 CFD 1217 wood chippers because blades may not meet hardness specifications, posing a risk of injury if they fail.
Fuel is recalling specific motorcycle helmets manufactured in September 2010 because they fail to meet federal impact and retention safety requirements.
Express Trailers is recalling 2011-2012 Cargo trailers because aluminum wheels may not be tightened to proper torque, potentially leading to wheel separation.
Timken is recalling front wheel hubs that may be mistakenly installed on 4x2 Jeep Liberty vehicles, posing a risk of wheel separation and crash.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 634 Four Winds motorhomes from model years 2008-2010 because a defective transfer switch may overheat and cause a fire.
Eldorado National is recalling 2011 Axess and E-Z Rider II Max buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.
Prevost is recalling 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 buses because power cables may rub against sharp edges, causing a short-circuit and potential vehicle fire.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2012-2013 VRSCDX motorcycles because a loose license plate bracket may damage the rear brake line, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar trucks because the front passenger seat may separate from its mounting rails, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mack Trucks is recalling 260 model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks because a control box may lose its electrical ground, potentially causing localized overheating and a vehicle fire.
Van Hool is recalling 136 model year 2012 TD925 motorcoaches because a tire blowout could damage the fuel filter, causing a leak and potential fire.