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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.
Micro Bird is recalling 2011-2012 G5 school buses because roof escape hatches may be too hard to open, potentially hindering emergency egress.
Crossroads is recalling 2010-2011 Hampton travel trailers because a defective furnace gas valve may stick open, causing a gas leak and potential fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling two 2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to a front axle machining error that could cause wheel separation and loss of control.
Hyundai is recalling 2012-2013 Sonata vehicles because the curtain side airbags may inflate without a deployment command, increasing the risk of injury and driver distraction.
Blue Bird is recalling 19 model year 2013 Vision school buses because a missing electronic module may prevent the brake pressure warning light from activating.
Jayco is recalling specific 2007-2011 motorhomes and fifth wheels because an improper electrical connection could cause overheating and fire.
Elkhart Coach is recalling 2011 transit buses because roof escape hatches may not open easily in an emergency, increasing injury risk.
Kawasaki is recalling 2008-2012 Concours 14 motorcycles because debris can trap in the brake pedal, causing rear brake overheating, lock-up, or failure.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 196 model year 2012 school and activity buses because the electrical panel cover may not be secured, posing a risk of falling and distracting the driver.
Navistar is recalling specific 2010-2011 International Lonestar trucks because the wheels may crack and separate, potentially causing a crash.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 1,429 model year 2012 school and multi-function buses because emergency egress windows may fail to meet federal safety standards.
Collins is recalling 171 model year 2012 school buses because clothing or backpack drawstrings can get caught in the open door, potentially pulling passengers under the vehicle.
Idle Free Systems is recalling certain aftermarket auxiliary power units for heavy trucks due to a potential fire risk from a battery separator defect.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 598 model year 2012 school and activity buses because the fuel filler hose may be damaged by seat bolts, creating a fire risk.
Honda is recalling 2012 CR-V and 2013 Acura ILX vehicles because a door latch cable may loosen, preventing the door from latching properly and increasing injury risk.
Double K is recalling 2007-2009 Hometown Trolley vehicles because wheelchair lift latches may bend, risking occupant falls.
Prevost is recalling 293 model year 2011-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 Entertainer buses because a power cable may rub against sharp edges, potentially causing a short-circuit or fire.
Texas Pride is recalling 2012 DTFLB trailers because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a fuel line may split and leak, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Nova Bus is recalling 2012 LFS transit buses because a brake valve plunger may fracture, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 1,069 Berkshire and Charleston motorhomes because a transfer switch may fail under heat, increasing the risk of fire and electrical damage.
PACCAR is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks because the upper bunk restraint belts may be weaker than specified, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Beetles because some were equipped with summer tires that do not meet federal safety standards, potentially increasing crash risk.
Paccar is recalling 2013 Kenworth T680 trucks because warning labels on the upper bunk may deform and become unreadable, increasing injury risk.
Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne and Panamera Turbo models because a defective turbocharger part may fracture, causing oil to enter the exhaust system and increasing the risk of a fire.