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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.
Altec is recalling 2008-2009 DM45, DM47, and DM50 utility vehicles because cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting could cause the boom to fall, resulting in death or serious injury.
Fleetwood is recalling certain 2011-2012 motor homes because a wire harness near the exhaust can melt, potentially causing a fire or loss of vehicle control.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 2002-2011 Bantam, Grand Bantam, and Super Bantam school buses because they fail to meet federal leg protection impact requirements.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2008-2011 GU heavy trucks because battery cables may chafe against frame hardware, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Mack Trucks is recalling 584 model year 2012 trucks because a nonconforming seam weld in the driveline tubing could fracture, potentially disabling the vehicle or causing debris to fall on the roadway.
Navistar is recalling 2011-2012 IC Bus BE and CE school buses because a fuel valve cap may fall off, causing the engine to stall.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2012 VNL, VHD, and VNM trucks because a nonconforming seam weld in the driveline tubing could fracture, potentially disabling the vehicle or causing debris to fall on the roadway.
Terex is recalling 2009 and 2010 TCP40 utility trucks because a lower control lever defect may allow unintended movement of the boom or bucket, posing an injury risk.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip and Monaco Vesta recreational vehicles because a fuel valve cap may fall off, causing engine stalling.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2011-2012 Freightliner trucks equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheels due to a risk of trailer disengagement.
Honda is recalling certain 2012 Civic vehicles because a misaligned O-ring in the fuel feed line may cause a fuel leak, posing a fire risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2009-2011 Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks because a fuel pump component may crack and leak diesel fuel, increasing crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles because power steering fluid may leak, potentially causing a sudden loss of power steering and increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 3,375 model year 2011-2012 commercial trucks because a fuel valve cap may fall off, causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.
Porsche is recalling aftermarket center wheel mounting kits for 2010-2011 911 Turbo vehicles because the wheel retention system may fail under racing conditions.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain 2009-2010 S and DS models because the front brake caliper bracket may deform, causing reduced braking performance and potential crashes.
Altec Industries is recalling AT40M/P aerial devices manufactured between June 2007 and October 2009 because fiberglass arm links may lose electrical insulation, posing a shock hazard.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2011-2012 Western Star 4900 trucks because air lines may chafe, potentially reducing braking capacity and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may not warn drivers of low tire pressure, increasing the risk of tire failure.
Accuride is recalling one tubeless duplex wheel because a missing attachment weld could cause the wheel to separate, potentially leading to a crash.
PACCAR is recalling 2011-2012 Kenworth T440 tractors because a required quick release air valve may be missing, potentially delaying brake release and increasing crash risk.
Triumph is recalling 2010 Thunderbird motorcycles because front fender screws may loosen and contact the tire, causing deflation and increasing crash risk.
Crossroads RV is recalling 2011 Rushmore and Seville recreational vehicles because an incorrectly installed electrical transfer switch wire could cause a fire or property damage.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles with automatic transmissions because the shift linkage may be improperly installed, causing the gear indicator to be inaccurate.