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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 certain 2011-2012 Infiniti and Nissan vehicles because engine oil cooler bolts may break, causing oil leaks and potential engine seizure.
Navistar is recalling certain 2012 International Durastar and IC Bus vehicles because steering bolts may be insufficiently torqued, risking loss of control.
General Motors is recalling 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles because the power steering fluid reservoir may leak and cause a fire.
Cottrell is recalling 2006-2011 trailers with Meritor axles due to a bearing system defect that could cause wheel-end fires.
Navistar is recalling 2012 International Prostar trucks because the electronic stability control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling certain 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles because a thick zinc coating on the battery terminal bolt may cause voltage drops, engine stalling, and potential crash risk.
Sutphen is recalling certain 2009-2012 chassis vehicles equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control modules. The defect may cause the system to apply brakes incorrectly, increasing crash risk.
Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2011 Tundra vehicles with inaccurate load capacity labels that could lead to overloading and tire failure.
Kuryakyn is recalling aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts for 2001-2012 Honda GL1800 motorcycles because the mounts may crack and break free, potentially causing injury or a crash.
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2009-2011 models because a defective electrical transfer switch can overheat, posing a fire and injury risk.
Kingmor is recalling certain school buses due to a fuse holder defect in the air conditioning unit that may cause arcing, melting, and potential fire.
Nissan is recalling 2011 Juke vehicles because a defective weld may cause the turbocharger bracket to separate, potentially leading to an engine stall and increased crash risk.
Gillig is recalling 63 model year 2011 Low Floor buses equipped with Parker hydraulic pumps that may not deliver enough fluid or pressure, making the buses difficult to steer at low speeds.
Starcraft Bus is recalling 2008-2011 Prodigy and Quest school buses and activity vehicles because the rear emergency exit door handle may bind, making it difficult to open in an emergency.
Starcraft is recalling 517 school buses and activity vehicles because seat cushions may not latch properly, posing a crash injury risk.
Ford is recalling specific 2011-2012 F-Series trucks because the transmission can shift out of park without the brake pedal being pressed, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2010-2011 Fusion and Milan vehicles with 17-inch steel wheels because wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk.
Koni North America is recalling specific 30-series shock absorbers because a weld defect could cause the shock eye to separate, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Meritor is recalling specific rear drive and front non-drive steer axles installed on Hino trucks due to improperly assembled hardware that could cause wheel separation.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles because the air brake system fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of the vehicle moving unexpectedly.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Audi A6 vehicles because a stitching defect may prevent the head curtain air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 4,700 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses due to a wiring defect that could cause a short circuit and fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2013 Freightliner S2 chassis because a ground wire may chafe, causing a short circuit and potential fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,800 2012 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses because a software defect may cause side marker and directional lights to stop working.
Blue Bird is recalling 250 model year 2007-2012 All American school buses because a fuel tank leak could cause a fire.