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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.
Prevost is recalling certain 2012 VIP 45, XLII, and X3-45 vehicles because steering gearbox bolts may be too long to be sufficiently torqued, potentially leading to reduced steering function.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 163 Thomas Built non-school buses because roof hatches may fail to meet federal emergency exit standards.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Thomas Built school buses because roof hatches may be too difficult to open in an emergency.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Audi Q5 vehicles because the front sunroof glass may break in cold weather, posing a cut and crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport vehicles because the park brake cable may separate, causing the vehicle to roll.
BMW is recalling 2011 ActiveE and 2012 Z4 vehicles because electrical variations may cause sudden loss of power steering, increasing crash risk.
Super Seer is recalling specific extra-large motorcycle helmets that fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration and retention.
Prevost is recalling two 2010 coaches because loose tag axle hub cap screws may cause wheel separation, increasing crash risk.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling 2013 VS2DX dry vans because an incorrectly installed brake check valve delays braking, increasing crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 2009-2012 Volvo 9700 motor coaches because a software error may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly if the wheelchair lift door is not fully closed.
Thermo King is recalling certain aftermarket Tripac-E electric auxiliary idle reduction systems because they can short-circuit, potentially causing overheating and a fire.
Pep Boys is recalling specific Definity Dakota H/T tires due to contaminated rubber that may cause tread separation and loss of vehicle control.
Campagna is recalling 2011-2012 V13R three-wheel vehicles because the seat belt buckle assembly may have been installed with reversed hardware, potentially compromising occupant restraint.
Prevost is recalling certain H3-45 and X3-45 coaches because the accelerator pedal sensor may fail, causing the vehicle to stop responding to input and increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 158 model year 2011-2012 IC CE school buses because the interior lower lining fails to meet federal safety standards for body joint strength.
General Motors is recalling 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because spilled oil may ignite near hot engine parts, posing a fire hazard.
Tracker Marine is recalling certain 2012-2013 Trailstar boat trailers because a weld defect can cause brake overheating and failure, increasing crash risk.
Vermeer is recalling 2010-2012 R9X12T trailers because inadequate clearance between the slack adjuster arm and frame can bend the arm, reducing braking capacity.
General Motors is recalling 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because missing welds on fuel tank brackets could allow the tank to come loose in a crash, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
Molly Corporation is recalling two 2010 Molly Trolley vehicles because wheelchair lift latches may bend, allowing occupants to fall from an elevated platform.
Starcraft is recalling 2006-2010 buses with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, allowing occupants to fall from the elevated platform.
Van Hool is recalling 2011-2012 C2045, T2140, and T2145 motorcoaches because fuel line supports may loosen, causing leaks and fire risks.
Navistar is recalling specific 2012 and 2013 IC Bus school buses because roof escape hatches may be too difficult to open in an emergency.
Navistar is recalling 2012-2013 IC Bus CE and RE models because roof escape hatches may be difficult to open in an emergency, potentially hindering egress.
Del-Nat is recalling specific Delta A/S Sierradial and National A/S Commando tires because contaminated rubber may cause tread separation, increasing crash risk.