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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.
Startrans is recalling 2010 and 2011 MFSAB school buses because seat cushions may not latch properly, posing injury risks in crashes.
Medix is recalling 2007-2011 Type II ambulances because rear-facing seats were installed with lap-only belts, failing federal safety standards.
Caterpillar is recalling C7 diesel engines installed in certain Blue Bird school buses because coolant degradation may cause leaks and stranded vehicles.
Sutphen is recalling 2010-2011 SL75 and Pumper/Rescue vehicles due to a defect in the Cummins engine exhaust clamp that could cause a fire or road hazard.
Starcraft is recalling 2006-2007 transit buses due to a fuse defect in Carrier air conditioners that may cause arcing and vehicle fire.
Honda is recalling 2001-2010 and 2012 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles because the rear brake may drag, increasing crash risk or causing a fire.
E-ONE is recalling 2008-2011 Quest, Cyclone II, and Typhoon vehicles because the electronic stability control system may malfunction, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2011-2012 Sienna vehicles because the weight placard displays incorrect capacity information, which could lead to tire overloading and failure.
Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles because a brake master cylinder malfunction could increase pedal travel, raising crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2011 Rogue vehicles because a circuit board defect may cause power steering to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2010-2011 Corollas and 2011 Siennas with specific aftermarket accessories because damaged A-pillar trim clips could allow panels to come loose in a crash.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers because incorrect tire pressure information on labels could lead to overinflation and tire failure.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Western Star 4900 trucks because a weld on the axle assembly may crack, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
Navistar is recalling 630 model year 2009-2011 recreational vehicles because the front windshield shade may separate, impairing the driver's view of the roadway.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because loose seat belt connectors may prevent warning signals, increasing crash injury risk.
Hino is recalling 2011-2012 NE8J trucks because steering attachment bolts may be insufficiently torqued, potentially leading to loss of steering control.
C. E. White is recalling certain bus seats installed in Starcraft school buses because they fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in rear-end collisions.
Double K is recalling 2008-2010 Villager and Mainstreet buses because a fuse holder may overheat and cause a fire.
Meritor is recalling certain MFS-08 series non-drive front axles for heavy trucks because steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued during assembly.
Starcraft is recalling 2012 Travel Star and Autumn Ridge travel trailers because undersized power converter coils may overheat and cause a fire.
Jayco is recalling certain 2012 Jay Flight and Eagle Super Lite travel trailers because undersized power converter coils may overheat and cause a fire.
Mertz is recalling 2010-2011 Halliburton trailers because a casting defect in the slack adjuster housing could cause it to break, reducing braking capacity.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2012 Dodge Journey and Fiat 500 vehicles due to contaminated brake fluid that may degrade seals and cause loss of braking ability.
Winnebago is recalling 2012 Era motor homes built on Sprinter chassis because rear springs may crack, potentially causing a crash.
HME is recalling 2009-2012 1871 fire trucks because the electronic stability control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.