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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.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011 Jetta vehicles because a shared fuse may cause the engine to stall or lights to turn off while driving.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Automotive Elegance because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Dealer Value Services because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Texas Auto Trim because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2010 Western Star 4900 trucks with Caterpillar C15 engines because a weld defect could cause a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011 Touareg Hybrid vehicles because certification labels contain incorrect tire pressure information, which could lead to improper inflation and premature tire wear.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2012 Freedom Elite motor homes because the gray water tank brackets are not properly attached, creating a road hazard.
Altec is recalling certain aerial devices because a welded steel counterweight may fall out while traveling, posing a crash risk.
Brenner Tank is recalling 2011 trailers because a casting defect in the brake slack adjuster housing could cause it to break, reducing braking capacity.
PACCAR is recalling specific Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with Caterpillar C15 engines because a weld defect could cause a fire.
Bendix is recalling certain automatic slack adjusters due to a casting defect that could cause the housing to break, reducing braking capacity and increasing crash risk.
Utility Trailer is recalling 2011 VS2RA heavy-duty trucks because defective brake slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking and potential crashes.
Fleetwood RV is recalling 2011 Discovery, Providence, and Revolution LE motor homes because the dimmer switch circuit board can fail and overheat, posing a personal injury risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2,564 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet trucks because a misaligned left outer tie rod end may fracture, potentially causing loss of steering stability.
Wabash is recalling 2010-2011 vans due to a casting defect in brake slack adjusters that could cause housing failure and loss of braking.
Spartan Chassis is recalling certain 2008-2011 Gladiator and 2010 Metrostar trucks because defective brake slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking.
MCI is recalling 2011 J4500 motor coaches because axle bolts may not be properly heat treated, potentially compromising joint integrity and increasing crash risk.
E-Ton is recalling certain 1999-2010 motorcycles because the engine and light switches are on the wrong handlebars, which may cause confusion and increase crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2011 Odyssey vehicles because front door power windows may come off track, potentially shattering into the cabin and injuring occupants.
Volvo is recalling 2011 S40 vehicles because a crack in the passenger-side support member may reduce crash performance. Owners should contact a dealer for inspection.
Entegra Coach is recalling 2010-2011 Aspire Class A motor homes because an improper electrical connection may cause overheating and fire.
Toyota is recalling certain 2009-2011 Tundra and 2011 FJ Cruiser vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may not warn drivers of low tire pressure, increasing the risk of tire failure.
Dutchmen is recalling 2011 Komfort Pacific Ridge recreational vehicles because the labels list the wrong weight ratings, which could lead to overloading.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2009 Freightliner and Sterling emergency vehicles due to engine software issues that may cause unexpected shutdowns or fires.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2010 Vision non-school buses because the ABS indicator light may fail to illuminate, leaving operators unaware of brake system failures.