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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.
MTS is recalling 2006-2011 Paratransit vehicles with Braun wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, risking occupant falls.
Utilimaster is recalling 249 model year 2012 Reach vehicles because the floor mat adhesive may deteriorate, allowing the mat to interfere with the throttle pedal.
New England Wheels is recalling 2006-2010 Ford E-series vans equipped with specific wheelchair lifts due to a latch defect that could cause occupant falls.
EV-Charge America is recalling electric vehicle charging stations produced between May 2009 and August 2012 because an improper relay may leave the electrical lead energized when the unit is off, posing a shock hazard.
Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the SRS control unit may cause unintended airbag deployment.
Ford is recalling 2012 Edge vehicles with 2.0L engines because a fuel line component may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire risk.
National Van Builders is recalling 2006-2011 Ford E-Series vans with wheelchair lifts due to roll stop latches that may bend or misalign, posing a fall risk to occupants.
Mack is recalling 2007-2010 CXU and CHU trucks because a short in the fog light circuit may cause low beam headlights to cut out, increasing crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 2013 X3-45 and XLII-45E buses because a fire detection wire may chafe, causing the engine to stop unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2007-2011 Element vehicles with trailer hitches because turn signal wiring is incorrect, potentially increasing crash risk.
Automotive Innovations is recalling Electronic Gas/Brake systems installed as adaptive equipment on motor vehicles. The systems lack adequate backup brake diagnostics, potentially allowing drivers to operate vehicles with malfunctioning backup brakes.
Honda is recalling specific 2012 Ridgeline vehicles because an incorrect passenger airbag status indicator may be installed. This could prevent drivers from knowing the front passenger airbag is off.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis because front brake chambers may contact suspension parts, potentially causing brake drag and loss of vehicle control.
Lamborghini is recalling 1,491 model year 2004-2006 Gallardo vehicles because high-pressure steering pipes may leak fluid, posing a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a cylinder head plug may dislodge, causing coolant leaks that can ignite and start a fire.
Forest River is recalling two 2009 Rockport commercial vehicles because battery separator devices may overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire.
MobilityWorks is recalling 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, risking occupant falls.
Morgan Olson is recalling 24 model year 2009-2011 Walk-In Vans because they fail to meet various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, potentially increasing crash risk.
Vermeer is recalling 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers because air brake hoses may be pinched by the frame, risking loss of service brakes and increasing crash risk.
Quality Van Sales is recalling 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles with Braun wheelchair lifts due to bent roll stop latches that could cause occupant falls.
BHC Investment Corp. is recalling Choice 3-piece reflective warning triangle kits because the inner orange material is too narrow, reducing visibility to oncoming traffic.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2012-2013 trucks because a fuel hose may slip off the filter, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.
Altec Industries is recalling 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles with PENGO extensions because a weld defect may cause the shaft to separate, risking injury or property damage.
Trails West is recalling certain 2010-2012 Classic, Santa Fe, and Sierra recreational vehicles because Sure Power battery separators may overheat, causing smoke or fire.
Ford is recalling 2013 F-53 motorhome chassis vehicles due to incorrect steering gear fasteners that could loosen and separate, increasing crash risk.