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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.
Strick is recalling 2006-2012 dry freight trailers because air-ride suspensions may fail, increasing crash risk.
NBC Truck Equipment is recalling 2007-2011 trucks with Sure Power battery separators that may overheat, causing smoke or fire.
Lippert Components is recalling 2011-2012 Extreme boat trailers equipped with specific Carlisle wheels that may not tighten to proper torque, posing a risk of wheel separation.
ShowHauler is recalling 2009-2011 Motorhomes, Toter Coaches, and Garage Coaches because Sure Power battery separators may overheat, causing smoke or fire.
SJC is recalling 2012 Marque and McCoy-Miller ambulances because improperly torqued mounting bolts could cause the ambulance box to detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Heartland is recalling 2011-2013 Elkridge and Bighorn Silverado fifth wheels because an incorrectly connected propane line may cause an explosion.
Volvo is recalling 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles because a software error prevents the tire pressure monitoring system from warning drivers of low tire pressure.
Calhome, Inc. is recalling specific motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal impact and retention safety standards, increasing crash injury risk.
McClain Trailers is recalling 2011-2012 AT and ATT boat trailers because aluminum wheels may not tighten to proper torque, risking wheel separation.
Fisker is recalling 1,377 model year 2012 Karma vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may cause a direct short and vehicle fire.
Fleetwood RV is recalling 2013 Excursion motor homes because a fastener may abrade the diesel fuel hose, creating a leak and fire risk.
Altec Industries is recalling 2008-2009 AH100 and AH85 aerial devices because improper welding of boom pivot pins could cause the boom to separate from the turntable.
Kaufman is recalling 2011 flatbed trailers because oil bath axle caps may leak, potentially causing wheel bearing failure and increasing crash risk.
Paccar is recalling 535 Kenworth trucks because driveline cap screws may not be properly torqued, risking vehicle separation and crashes.
Coda Automotive is recalling 78 model year 2012 CODA vehicles because side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash.
BESI is recalling Pro-Tech III child securement systems for school buses because one buckle can be pulled out with minimal pressure, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because the windshield washer hose may separate, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield and increasing crash risk.
Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company is recalling certain Custom Built and Signature V tires because they lack the required tire identification number on the sidewall.
Dynamic Tire Corporation is recalling specific Sailun S825 commercial tires because the inner-liner thickness may be thinner than required, increasing the risk of sidewall separation and vehicle crashes.
General Motors is recalling 278,174 SUVs because fluid in the driver's door module can cause a short circuit, leading to overheating, smoke, or fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,663 heavy-duty trucks because air tank brackets may crack and separate, creating a road debris hazard.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2013 International trucks because brake caliper bolts may be loose, increasing stopping distance or causing a pull during braking.
Nissan is recalling 7,842 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles because a misrouted fuel tube may cause the fuel gauge to read higher than the actual level, increasing the risk of stalling.
Suzuki is recalling 2004-2006 Forenza and 2005-2006 Reno vehicles because poor wire contact can melt headlamp connections, causing loss of lights and increased crash risk.
Turtle Top is recalling 2006-2010 transit buses with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, posing a fall risk to occupants.