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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.
Carrier is recalling specific air conditioner units installed in school and shuttle buses due to a fuse holder defect that may cause arcing, melting, and fire.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific Damon and Four Winds recreational vehicles because a defective fuel-fill cap hose may deteriorate and cause fuel leaks.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by AE Sunroofs because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Strick is recalling 2006-2009 Dry Freight vans due to low torque on axle spindle nuts, which could lead to wheel separation.
Navistar is recalling 2011 R-Vision Onyx travel trailers because suspension parts may damage brake wiring or propane lines, potentially causing a crash.
KZRV is recalling certain towable travel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off devices may not prevent a fire caused by a hydrogen gas leak.
Ducati is recalling specific Multistrada motorcycles because a fuel tank seal may leak, creating a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2011 VNL trucks because an electrical defect may cause the vehicle to start without warning, posing an injury risk during servicing.
Coachmen is recalling 2010-2011 Brookstone trailers because the microwave oven may be installed incorrectly, creating a fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2010 Beetle models because they do not meet federal crash protection standards. Owners will be offered a replacement vehicle.
Think North America is recalling 2011 Think City vehicles because a fluid heater defect may prevent the windshield from clearing in cold or humid conditions, increasing crash risk.
T&E is recalling one 2007 56 Semi-Trailer because the Norcold refrigerator's safety shutoff may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.
Space Craft is recalling 2006 fifth wheel trailers equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may fail to prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.
Terex is recalling 2008-2010 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles because improperly heat-treated lanyard anchors may fracture, posing a risk of injury or death.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Galvin Glass because the adhesive bond can fail, causing the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Travel Units is recalling certain Custom Designed recreational vehicles because the refrigerator safety shut-off system may not prevent a fire caused by a hydrogen gas leak.
Morgan Trailer Manufacturing is recalling 2010 Penske vehicles because Z mounting brackets may bend or break, potentially causing the van body to lower onto the chassis.
Entegra is recalling certain 2010-2011 motorhomes because the high and low-beam headlights are installed in the wrong positions, which may impair road visibility and increase crash risk.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Auto Trim Design of Central VA, Inc. because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Great Dane is recalling 2007-2009 semi-trailer vans due to improperly torqued spindle nuts that could cause wheel separation and loss of vehicle control.
Saab is recalling 2010-2011 9-3 vehicles because fuel pumps may have incorrect internal specifications, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Hino is recalling 2011 NV8J and NJ8J heavy trucks because incorrectly installed air lines may prevent spring brakes from engaging if rear tank pressure is lost.
Pitts Enterprises is recalling certain 2004-2008 flatbed trailers because the installed ABS device lacks a required warning light for system malfunctions.
Keystone is recalling certain Montana and Montana Big Sky trailers because the propane hose may contact the tire and become damaged, posing a fire or explosion risk.
Think North America is recalling 2011 Think City vehicles because incorrectly installed seat belts may not properly restrain child restraint systems, increasing injury risk.