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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.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2011-2012 Pinnacle CXU trucks because the fifth wheel lock may not fully engage, potentially allowing a trailer to detach.
Aulick Manufacturing is recalling Aultimate agricultural trailers because the rear bumpers do not meet federal safety standards for underride protection.
Altec Industries is recalling 35 model year 2011 Digger Derrick vehicles because a mechanical interlock may fail, allowing accidental movement that could cause serious injury or death.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 43,000 commercial vehicles because a short-circuited engine component could cause a fire and injure occupants.
AM General is recalling replacement frames for 1987-1994 USPS Long Life Vehicles due to potential weld cracks that could reduce steering response and lead to loss of vehicle control.
Roush is recalling certain Ford E-series vans equipped with Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems due to improperly seated injector retention clips that could cause propane leaks and fire.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2011-2012 Windsport and Hurricane motor homes because the exhaust system is too close to a storage compartment, creating a fire hazard.
Roush Industries is recalling aftermarket propane fuel kits for certain Ford E-Series vans due to improperly seated clips that could cause gas leaks and fire.
MCI is recalling 2011 E4500 and J4500 motor coaches because a faulty exhaust clamp bolt can fracture, allowing hot gases to vent and cause a fire.
MultiQuip is recalling 119 model year 2011 dual axle trailers because a welding defect could cause the axle to break, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 2010-2011 NABI 416 buses equipped with Cummins ISL diesel engines due to a defect in the V-band clamp assembly that may cause exhaust leaks and fire.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2008-2011 Utilmaster truck bodies because a battery separator may overheat, causing smoke or fire.
Starcraft is recalling 2011 and 2012 Autumn Ridge and AR-One travel trailers because spare tire carrier brackets may break, causing the tire to fall and potentially leading to a crash or injury.
Carriage is recalling specific 2009-2011 fifth-wheel trailers because the generator transfer switch may overheat and catch fire.
Ford is recalling 4,532 model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans because windshields may form bubbles in hot temperatures, potentially hindering driver visibility.
Superior Coach is recalling specific MCI and Prevost motorhomes equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire caused by hydrogen gas leaks.
BMW is recalling 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles because electrical resistance may cause rear lights to stop working, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Provan Industries is recalling 2009-2011 Tiger motorhomes because the spare tire carrier welds may crack, potentially causing the carrier to separate and create a road hazard.
Gillig is recalling 291 model year 2011 Low Floor buses because a steering column defect may allow the column to slip, interfering with driver control.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain Phaeton, Allegro, and Bus motorhomes because the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator, reducing braking function.
Jayco is recalling certain 2011 Seneca Class C motorhomes because rear hitch bolts may be insufficiently torqued, creating a risk of the hitch separating from the frame.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Custom Trim of America because the glass can separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Eldorado is recalling certain 2011 commercial buses equipped with Cummins diesel engines because a T-bolt in the exhaust clamp assembly can fracture, creating a risk of fire or road hazard.
New Flyer is recalling 78 heavy-duty transit buses equipped with Cummins diesel engines because a T-bolt in the exhaust clamp assembly can fracture, potentially causing a fire or road hazard.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2009-2012 motor homes because the propane hose may wear through, causing a leak that could ignite.