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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.
Dutchmen is recalling 2011-2012 Rubicon travel trailers because a missing exterior furnace vent could allow carbon monoxide to enter the unit.
Triumph is recalling 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles because a defective center stand spring may break, causing the stand to drop and drag, increasing crash risk.
Triumph is recalling 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles because a software defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2009 X5 xDrive35D vehicles because the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire or dead battery.
Thor Industries is recalling specific Damon and TMC motor coaches because an undersized circuit breaker may cause the windshield wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling certain 2007-2012 IC Bus school buses because an alternator cable may chafe and cause an electrical short, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
Navistar is recalling 2007-2012 IC Bus CE and BE commercial buses because an alternator cable may chafe, causing an electrical short and potential vehicle fire.
Navistar is recalling 78 model year 2011 Monaco Vesta and Holiday Rambler Trip recreational vehicles because a fuse may blow, disabling headlights and reducing visibility.
E-One is recalling certain 2010-2011 fire fighting chassis due to a defect in the exhaust system clamp that could cause carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.
Navistar is recalling 2010-2012 International commercial trucks because an alternator cable may chafe a power steering hose, causing an electrical short and potential fire.
Pierce is recalling 2011 emergency vehicles with Cummins diesel engines because a T-bolt in the exhaust clamp can fracture, causing hot gases to vent and creating a fire risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2011-2012 Vision and All American non-school buses equipped with Cummins diesel engines because a faulty clamp bolt can fracture, causing exhaust leaks and fire risks.
Blue Bird is recalling 2011-2012 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins diesel engines due to a defect in the exhaust clamp assembly that may cause a fire.
Spartan is recalling certain 2010-2012 recreational vehicles because a faulty exhaust clamp bolt can fracture, allowing hot gases to vent and cause a fire.
Ducati is recalling 919 model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles because the side stand may bend or break, causing the bike to fall over and injure riders or others.
Micro Bird is recalling 671 school buses because a small wire in the flashing light circuit can overheat and fail, potentially preventing other drivers from stopping.
Isuzu is recalling 2012 N-Series trucks because a software error may prevent the brake pedal from canceling cruise control if the brake switch fails.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto FX because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Daimler Buses North America is recalling 96 Orion VII buses due to a defective exhaust clamp that may cause a fire or road hazard.
Meritor is recalling specific heavy truck axle assemblies because improperly heat-treated wheel bearing cone rollers may fail, potentially causing wheel separation and a crash.
Spartan is recalling 2011-2012 RV chassis because inaccurate air gauges may cause unexpected spring brake application, increasing crash risk.
Gillig is recalling 2010-2011 Low Floor buses equipped with Cummins engines because a faulty clamp bolt can fracture, causing hot exhaust gases to vent and create a fire hazard.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 Freightliner Coronado trucks because bumper mounting brackets may crack, causing the bumper to fall off and increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Altima and NV vehicles because an incorrectly assembled air bag control unit may prevent air bags from inflating in a crash.
NHTSA is recalling 2002-2003 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans because corroded intake manifolds may cause fuel leaks and fire.