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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.
Nissan is recalling 2012 Altima and Versa vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy due to an incorrect propellant mixture, increasing injury risk.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2013 International trucks and IC Buses because Bendix relay valves may leak in cold weather, causing continuous brake application and fire risk.
Crossroads RV is recalling 2012 Redwood recreational vehicles because a hydraulic trailer brake pump could fail, causing a loss of braking and increasing crash risk.
Caterpillar is recalling 2012-2013 CT660 trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking, overheating, or loss of control.
Cequent is recalling Tow Ready T-One Connectors for 2011-2012 Dodge Chargers because a circuit error may disable the left brake lamp, increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2012 Itasca and Winnebago motor homes because the parking brake cable may rub on a metal support, potentially causing the vehicle to roll away.
Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy due to an incorrect propellant mixture.
Autocar is recalling 269 model year 2011-2012 ACX heavy-duty trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking, overheating, or fire.
TIFFIN is recalling 2011-2013 Phaeton and Zephyr motorhomes because a faulty exhaust clamp bolt can fracture, causing hot gases to vent and creating a fire risk.
Morgan Olson is recalling 2009-2012 Walk-In Vans because sliding front side door latches may not meet federal strength requirements, increasing the risk of occupant ejection in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Dodge Charger police vehicles because overheated electrical components could cause loss of headlights or braking ability, increasing crash risk.
Champion Bus is recalling 2011-2012 M1235 transit buses because a ground wire may chafe and cause a short circuit, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
Braun is recalling aftermarket wheelchair lifts installed on 2008-2011 Ford E-350 vans because roll stop latches may bend or misalign, posing a fall risk.
Altec is recalling certain 2008-2011 utility vehicles because an incorrectly installed tree guard switch bracket could fall, posing an injury risk to people or property below.
Champion Bus is recalling 2012 M1235 trucks because software errors may cause side marker and directional lights to stop working, increasing crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650 models because a faulty brake light switch may prevent lights from illuminating or stop the vehicle from starting.
Crane Carrier is recalling three 2009 LET2 utility vehicles because an electrical defect may cause the vehicle to lurch in the opposite direction of the selected range.
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2008-2011 Odyssey vehicles because a fuse holder in the air conditioner may loosen, causing arcing and a potential fire.
Ford is recalling certain 2011-2012 F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles because a transmission cable may break, causing the gear indicator to display incorrect information and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2012 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because inadequate welds on second-row head restraint brackets may fail to provide required strength in a crash.
Volvo is recalling certain 2011-2013 VNL, VNM, and 2011-2012 VHD trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2012-2013 Granite trucks because a brake valve defect may cause continuous braking, leading to overheating, fire, or loss of control.
Carlisle Brake and Friction is recalling certain HydraStar and HydraStar XL trailer brake actuators because a manufacturing defect could cause the hydraulic pump to fail, leading to a loss of braking ability.
Wildfire is recalling 2009 WF650-C motorcycles because they lack required brake fluid reservoir labels and warning lamps, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 347 model year 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles because side curtain airbag inflators may not meet specifications, potentially failing to deploy in a crash.