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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.
Sprinter is recalling 2011 Sprinter 2500 vans due to improperly welded child restraint latch brackets that may fail in a crash.
Porsche is recalling certain 2010-2011 911 models because center locking hubs may wear prematurely, causing wheels to loosen and increasing crash risk.
Hino is recalling 2011 NE8J trucks because improperly heat-treated front wheel bearings may fail, potentially causing a fire or wheel separation.
Chrysler Group is recalling 11,096 model year 2011 vehicles because a missing or incorrect steering column rivet could compromise safety in a frontal crash.
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2012 Residence travel trailers because incorrect wiring connectors on the slide room ceiling light could cause a loose connection, increasing the risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Kawasaki is recalling 2011 Vulcan 900 motorcycles because tire inner tubes may be pinched, risking air loss and tire failure.
Kawasaki is recalling 2009-2010 KLX250 motorcycles because fuel tank cracks could cause leaks, posing a fire or explosion risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because a battery cable may rub against a bracket, potentially causing a fire.
Altec is recalling certain 2009-2010 aerial devices and digger derricks because fasteners may fail, causing the boom to fall and potentially injure people.
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2006-2011 G5 transit buses because a wiring harness may rub against metal, damaging insulation and causing a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 CC vehicles because incorrect tire pressure sensors prevent the system from detecting underinflation, increasing the risk of tire failure.
Volvo is recalling 2012 S60 vehicles because a fuel line connector may not lock properly, potentially causing a fuel leak, engine stall, or fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 143 Girardin and Micro Bird G5 school buses from 2006-2011 because a wiring harness may rub against metal, causing insulation damage and potential fire.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Cadillac SRX vehicles because the right-side roof-rail airbag may fail to deploy if the front passenger seat is empty, leaving rear passengers unprotected.
Honda is recalling 2010-2011 VT750 motorcycles because a defective bank angle sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Idle Free Systems is recalling certain aftermarket auxiliary power units installed on heavy trucks because welds on the metal housing may crack and tear.
Toyota is recalling certain 2011 Sienna and Venza vehicles because the front right driveshaft may break due to insufficient heat treatment, potentially causing a loss of power.
Toyota is recalling 52,377 Prius vehicles because the steering linkage may loosen, reducing electric steering assistance during left turns.
Volvo is recalling 2012 S60 vehicles because fuel pump software may cause engine hesitation or stalling, increasing crash risk.
Polaris is recalling 2011 Victory Cross Country motorcycles because incorrectly machined handlebar clamps may slip, increasing crash risk.
Roush is recalling aftermarket liquid propane fuel system kits for certain Ford E-Series vans because under-specified valves may leak propane, posing a fire risk.
Roush Performance is recalling 2011 Ford E-Series vans with modified propane fuel systems due to a potential valve defect that could cause a leak and vehicle fire.
Transarctic is recalling 2006-2011 school buses equipped with specific Carrier air conditioner units due to a fuse holder defect that may cause arcing and fire.
KTM is recalling 2010-2011 KTM and Husaberg motorcycles because handlebar clamps may crack, allowing the handlebar to move unexpectedly and potentially causing a crash.
BMW is recalling 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles because the tachometer uses non-compliant brake symbols that may hide ABS problems.