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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.
BMW is recalling 2,483 motorcycles because front brake fluid can foam, reducing braking capability and increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles because the driver-side power window switch may fail, overheat, and cause a fire.
Ford is recalling 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles because the passenger side curtain air bag may not deploy in side impacts when the front passenger seat is empty.
Land Rover is recalling 2012 Range Rovers because windshields may have been installed incorrectly. This defect could cause the windshield to come loose in a crash, increasing injury risk.
General Motors is recalling specific Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because a burned-out front turn signal bulb may not alert the driver, increasing crash risk.
Super Test is recalling 175 model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers because the tongue weld can fail, posing a crash risk.
Altec Industries is recalling 2011-2012 Freightliner chassis vehicles because a kinked air supply line could cause loss of front brake control.
Ricon is recalling egress window handles for certain 3-Minute Urban Transit Buses because the material may break before the latch releases, potentially trapping passengers.
Yokohama is recalling specific AVID Touring S tires due to a sidewall defect that may cause rapid air loss and tire failure.
Navistar is recalling 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses because a loss of air pressure may cause the parking brake to apply unexpectedly, potentially leading to a driveline fire.
Federal-Mogul is recalling specific aftermarket fuel pumps for 1989-1997 Ford vehicles because a seal failure can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2009-2010 Ram 1500 and Dakota trucks because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Yakima is recalling specific rooftop rack systems for 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles because they may slide off when loaded, posing a hazard to others.
Aston Martin is recalling 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupes because the tire pressure warning light may not illuminate until pressure is significantly low.
Lotus is recalling 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles because a defective oil feed pipe can rupture, causing oil loss, engine damage, or fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 432 model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles because the air conditioner refrigerant may ignite in a severe crash, potentially causing a fire.
BMW is recalling 2013 M5 and M6 vehicles because a manufacturing error could cause the engine oil pump to fail, leading to engine stall and crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2006-2011 IC school buses because a high-pressure oil line may leak or rupture, potentially causing an engine stall or fire.
Navistar is recalling 1,168 IC transit buses from model years 2006-2010 because a high-pressure engine oil line may leak or rupture, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
Autocar is recalling 542 Xpeditor trucks because a faulty motion sensor may prevent the rearward rollaway alarm from sounding, increasing the risk of hitting pedestrians or other vehicles.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2012 and 2013 AR-One travel trailers because inaccurate load capacity labels may lead to incorrect tire replacements, increasing crash risk.
Evenflo recalls specific Big Kid booster seats shipped to institutional customers without instruction manuals or registration cards, increasing crash injury risk.
Heartland is recalling 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers because a liquid propane hose may contact tires, causing damage that could lead to a leak and fire.
Vehicle Production Group is recalling 2011-2012 MV-1 vehicles with CNG engines because the pressure relief plug may be incorrectly assembled, posing a fire risk.
Thor Industries is recalling specific Eldorado motorhomes due to a potential turbocharger failure that could cause engine damage, oil leaks, or fires.