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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.
Cummins is recalling specific engines installed in recreational, emergency, and commercial vehicles because a faulty clamp bolt may fracture, causing exhaust leaks and fire.
Terex is recalling 2000-2001 HR37 and HR40 utility trucks because defective boom lift cylinders may crack and disconnect, posing a risk of injury or death.
Tiffin is recalling 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes because the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the floor, posing a fire risk.
New Flyer is recalling certain 2005-2010 heavy-duty transit buses because retaining bolts on the propulsion system may fail, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
Maserati is recalling 763 model year 2009 Granturismo and Quattroporte vehicles because rear suspension tie-rods may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Impala vehicles because a misrouted power steering hose may melt near the catalytic converter, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
C&B is recalling 2010-2011 livestock trailers because the rear gate latch handle may be unreachable from inside, posing a risk of entrapment and personal injury.
Porsche is recalling 235 vehicles from 2011-2012 because seat belt anchor plates may be defective, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Airstream is recalling 2011-2012 Avenue coaches because the seat swivel locking pin could loosen, allowing the seat to move while driving and potentially causing a crash.
Snake River Trailer Company is recalling 2010-2011 SRTC livestock trailers because the rear gate latch handle may be unreachable from inside, potentially trapping occupants.
Autocar is recalling 2011-2012 ACTT heavy-duty tractors because cracks in the frame rail may cause structural failure and increase crash risk.
Fontaine is recalling certain air actuated fifth wheel assemblies because the mounting bracket may not position correctly, which could cause the trailer to separate from the vehicle.
Honda is recalling specific 2005-2010 Accord, CR-V, and Element vehicles because a broken transmission bearing may cause the engine to stall or the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
Chrysler is recalling 2008 Grand Voyager, Town and Country, and Grand Caravan minivans because an HVAC leak could cause the airbag to deploy without warning.
Altec Industries is recalling 2009-2011 Service Body vehicles because the compartment latch may fail in the secondary safety position, allowing the door to open during transit.
Fleetwood is recalling specific 2010 and 2011 Class A motorhomes because defective circuit breakers may fail to maintain proper electrical connections, posing a fire hazard.
General Motors is recalling 2012 Buick Lacrosse vehicles because an incorrect calibration in the Electronic Stability Control system may cause sudden changes in vehicle handling.
Winnebago is recalling 2012 Era motor homes because they have the wrong vehicle weight label, failing to comply with federal safety standards.
Glaval Bus is recalling 2010-2011 Titan II and Universal buses because a misplaced fire suppression nozzle could obstruct the driver's view during a discharge.
Triumph is recalling 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800, and TIGER 800 XC motorcycles because a missing clip on the top box locking handle may allow the box to detach.
Frontline Communications is recalling 2006-2011 Ford E-350 chassis vehicles with aftermarket rear anti-sway bars due to potential hydraulic brake line rupture.
Altec Industries is recalling 1997-2009 aerial devices equipped with a BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter may be incorrectly installed, risking electrical shock or electrocution.
Altec is recalling certain 2009-2011 wood chippers because axle spindles may fail, causing wheels to separate and potentially resulting in a crash.
Volkswagen of America is recalling 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles because a fuel supply line may rub against a heat shield, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by RM Strop Co. because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.