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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.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because a steering shaft bolt may not be properly installed, which could lead to a loss of steering control.
Micro Bird is recalling 2010-2011 MB II vans with right-rear wheelchair lifts because the door lacks a visible alarm, risking injury to pedestrians if it opens while driving.
U.S. Drive Right is recalling certain 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee vehicles imported between 2007 and 2011 because they lack the required third brake lamp, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because the windshield wiper motor nut may loosen, potentially rendering wipers inoperative and reducing driver visibility.
Haulmark is recalling 2003-2010 motor coaches equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent fires from hydrogen gas leaks.
Elgin Sweeper Company is recalling 2010-2011 Megawind-MX sweepers because fan blades may separate from the base under heavy operating conditions, posing an injury risk to repair personnel.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Automotive Concepts because the adhesive bond may fail, allowing the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 models because defective brake slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking and potential crashes.
Volkswagen of America is recalling certain 2001-2004 Audi A6, S6, and RS6 vehicles because a fuel tank component may crack, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.
Triple E RV is recalling 2007-2010 Commander motor homes because stop lamps may be intermittent during light braking, potentially leading to a crash.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 VNL, VHD, and 2012 VNM trucks because defective slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking.
Ford is recalling 2011 F-650 and F-750 trucks because an incorrectly programmed ABS module may fail to warn drivers of trailer brake failures, increasing crash risk.
Vermeer is recalling 2009-2011 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because incorrect lug nuts were installed, which may loosen and cause wheel separation.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2010 Santa Fe 2WD vehicles because a driveline misalignment may cause transmission damage and loss of motive power.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a driveline tube seam weld may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2011 Tundra vehicles because a defective propeller shaft may break, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain fire apparatus vehicles because the accelerator pedal arm may bend and stick in the full throttle position, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 7,829 model year 2010 Tucson vehicles because the rear reflector assemblies do not meet federal safety standards, which could reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions due to a driveline misalignment that can damage the transmission and increase crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2004-2007 Spectra LD vehicles in specific states because fuel tank straps may corrode, potentially causing the tank to fall and leak fuel.
Yakima is recalling certain Front Loader Roof Top Bike Racks because the front hoops may not adequately secure bicycle wheels of specific sizes, posing a risk of the bike being ejected onto the road.
Meritor is recalling TL series trailer axles with FAG bearings installed on recreational vehicles because the bearings may fail and cause a wheel end fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2009-2012 Vision school buses because a fuel line may chafe against the transmission cover, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
Meritor is recalling certain TL Series trailer axles because improperly torqued spindle nuts may allow excessive end-play, potentially leading to wheel separation and a vehicle crash.
Jayco is recalling certain 2011 Eagle, Super Lite, and Jay Flight G2 travel trailers because cracked bolts may allow leveling jacks to detach from the frame.