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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.
Crossroads is recalling 2012 Elevation recreational vehicles because the auxiliary fuel tank is installed too high, causing fuel to spill and posing a fire or explosion risk.
Reinke is recalling 2010-2013 intermodal chassis because missing or improperly installed spindle nuts can cause wheel separation, increasing crash risk.
Commercial Vehicle Group is recalling aftermarket air suspension driver seats for heavy-duty trucks due to a defective weld that may cause the seat to buckle unexpectedly.
Startrans is recalling 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
Startrans is recalling 2009 and 2010 MFSAB school buses equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
Airstream is recalling 2012-2013 International Eddie Bauer travel trailers because incorrect tire and rim size information on certification labels could lead to tire failure.
Jayco is recalling certain 2012 Jay Flight Bungalow travel trailers because incorrect tire labels could lead to improper inflation or loading, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 3,116 Freightliner trucks because a brake valve cover may separate, causing front brake failure.
Circle W is recalling certain 2011 gooseneck livestock trailers because a brake actuator pump may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
NESCO Bus Maintenance is recalling Carrier Gen V EM-1 evaporators installed on school and transit buses because a fuse holder may loosen, causing arcing and potential fire.
Bloomer is recalling 2012 Evolution gooseneck trailers because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.
Gulf Tran is recalling certain GT shuttle buses equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
BMW is recalling 2012 S 1000 RR motorcycles because loose connecting rod bolts could cause engine damage and oil leaks, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 7,600 2012 3 Series vehicles because front head restraints may move down slightly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2012 DD trailers because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.
Meritor is recalling certain TL Series trailer axles with FAG bearings that may fail and cause a wheel end fire. Owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or Meritor for a free repair.
ATC is recalling 2012 RSX and QST car haulers because a defective brake actuator pump may fail, increasing crash risk.
Transportation Collaborative Incorporated is recalling certain 2008-2010 Trans Tech buses because wheelchair lift roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk.
Navistar is recalling 234 model year 2012 International Terrastar trucks because a steering component may fail, potentially causing loss of control.
Main Mobility is recalling 34 conversion vans built on 2008-2010 chassis due to wheelchair lift latch defects that could cause occupant falls.
Energy and Water Solutions is recalling certain compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks because they were produced without the required DOT certification label, failing to conform to federal safety standards.
Trans Tech Bus is recalling one 2009 DW5+9159FRL vehicle because wheelchair lift latches may fail, risking occupant falls.
Michelin is recalling specific commercial tires produced between 2005 and 2011 because the casing may lose integrity, causing rapid air loss and increasing crash risk.
Custom Built Gooseneck Trailers is recalling 2012 25- and 40-foot trailers because the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump may fail, increasing crash risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 2009-2011 G5 school buses with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, posing a fall risk to occupants.